running. I’m thinking of killing two birds with one stone and turning one of his walks into a jog. Does anyone else run with their dog? Did you ease them in gradually or just go out as normal? Clare Taylor 4 Labradors are generally fine as long as most
As runners, we all want to increase our endurance, but we’re often referring to different things. While the beginner often wants to go further – from two miles to four miles, then to six, more experienced runners don’t see much point in running
with weight is not good for your back or knees if you are running too fast. Even when training with weight in the army, you're restricted to walking very fast as opposed to running. If you are training for a specific reason with weight, then go for it
This week, one reader emailed us with a very practical problem. Just how do you work out how far you've run?"What is the easiest and most effective way to measure the distances you're running? I've tried pedometers, bike computers and route
physio Sarah Connors analysed the contenders' flexibility, injury history and potential injury risks. Finally, an ASICS technician gave each runner a gait analysis and offered advice on choosing running shoes.THE SELECTION DAY EXPERTS Steve Smythe
wouldn't do a 25-30 mile run every weekend and feel fine the next day. – debboYou can't compare them except in terms of general exercise in a given HR zone for a certain time. You can't say "OK I have done 50 miles of cycling so that gives me 'x' miles
cross-training. Mainly strength training, cycling, elliptical training, yoga, stair-climbing, pool-running, rowing and walking. Why? Not because we think these routines will make us faster in our next half-marathon, but because they make us fitter all
Harriers’ morning run. It can’t resist lounging in the pub at lunchtime when it promised Barry it would go to the gym with him. It can’t walk past the Agra Tandoori House at 11.15pm. It can’t bear to shed two stones of its unsightly flab, when this would
needs a walk in the afternoon but I'm convinced that's what helps to stave off aches and pains.JulieFrazz Some things that appear to help are: cold water immersion for 15 minutes, gentle exercise other than running, vitamin C, cherry juice and avery
’t happy with," she says."I started with a 5K plan running on the roads and round a local park near my home in Northamptonshire. I ran for a minute and walked for a minute, slowly building it up from there."She’s certainly been an active forumite since
