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Five Breakable Fitness Rules
By Selene Yeager on 25/01/2011 11:05:23
Some rules are made for bending...
with studies and research, others aren't as well grounded in science: in short, some rules are made for bending.Rule One: Always warm up and cool down.The Whole Truth: While a proper warm-up is a must, especially before a race, a cool-down isn't always
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New Year’s Resolutions: Five Dos and Don’ts
By Dominique Brady on 31/12/2010 12:05:43
Have you made your running resolutions yet? We’ve compiled five essential dos and don’ts to help you stick to your fitness goals
Year's resolutions is by no means uncommon. Researchers at the University of Hertfordshire conducted a year-long study of 3,000 people and discovered that less than 30 per cent managed to stick to goals of losing weight or improving their fitness
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Q+A: How should I adapt my training for single-discipline events over winter?
By on 10/01/2012 15:53:43
-vascular fitness – if not improving it – and allows you to then plan your year post-winter, using brick sessions pre-competition (two or three disciplines in one training session or repeat bike, run, bike, run etc). I would recommend you research the single
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How To Run At Your Ideal Paces
By Amby Burfoot on 01/11/2002 15:55:38
Running fast too slowly and running slowly too fast - it's easy for runners to misjudge their training pace. But with the right guidance, everyone can train more effectively
, a number of researchers have begun to apply the results of certain studies to the training of runners and other endurance athletes. Most of this work has been done piecemeal in far-flung locations around the globe. Yet the scientists and coaches
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Heart Rate 101
By Garth Fox on 02/11/2011 10:58:34
Sports scientist Garth Fox explains the whats, whys and hows of heart rate training
most of the time. Also, research has shown that dehydration, heat, altitude, time of day and natural variation between individuals can all influence heart rate by up to 20 per cent.Dehydration in particular can lead to 'cardiac drift', when your heart
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In The Beginning...
By Runner's World on 21/12/2002 00:29:11
Whether you're a beginner or a 20-year veteran of the sport, you'll benefit from this collection of newcomers' tips and lifelong principles
stock-market fall when interest rates rise. And no athlete is immune not even the most experienced and successful. Thats why reviewing the basics can always give you a boost.Of course, beginners have an even greater need to follow these rules
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Ideal Diet: Women Runners
By on 09/03/2012 17:00:00
Read an exclusive preview from the new Runner's World Complete Guide to Women's Running
are dairy products, dark-green leafy vegetables, broccoli, tinned sardines and salmon. Stress fractures – which are common among female runners – can be prevented by adding more calcium and vitamin D to your diet, according to the Orthopaedic Research
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Going Strong
By Marguerite Lazell on 27/02/2004 16:57:34
When the going gets tough, the tough get going - our three first-time marathoners show they have real staying power
the marathon for charity, either Leukaemia Research, or the City Hospital in Nottingham [where his mother was cared for]. It will give me a bit more of an incentive.”After such a tough month, Wilson hopes that getting back into training will help him regain a
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Nice Guys (and Girls) Finish Last
By Berenice Baker on 16/10/2005 20:19:55
Being last past the post is seldom as bad as beginners fear it might be, and can prove to be a memorable race experience
"I got a huge cheer and a bouquet of flowers"—Lyn WhitesideAre you worried about finishing last in a race? The good news is that if you're reading this article, the chances of it actually happening are very small. Big beginner-friendly races
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Start Running Now: Our Get-Going Guide
By Amby Burfoot on 01/01/2010 15:21:23
Anyone can become a runner - never mind the excuses, the weather or the bag of crisps calling your name. Here, a team of experts shows you how
enough sport. There's only one thing that's bothering you: if running's so simple, why do you have so many questions? You're not alone.Every beginner worries about how to get started and has a lot to ask - about how to get motivated, what to eat, how
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