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TW Interviews: British pro Scott Neyedli
By Alison Hamlett on 08/10/2010 23:13:51
With less than 24 hours to go before the 2010 Ironman World Champs get underway, we caught up with British pro triathlete Scott Neyedli
TW: When did you first race in Kona?SN: It's my fifth start. I was an age grouper in 2006 when I was still working then. I went full time in 2007 and won Ironman UK, which was a much better result than I expected. This will be my fifth Ironman
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Antarctic Ice Marathon 2011
By Alison Hamlett; Photos: Alison Hamlett & Mike King on 14/12/2011 09:42:51
It's 100 years since Amundsen beat Scott to the South Pole. To mark the anniversary, we headed to the Antarctic for a modern polar challenge: the Antarctic Ice Marathon
magnificence. And as for its competitors, you won’t find a more varied, eccentric and vigorous bunch of runners anywhere else on the planet. Add to that this year’s 100th anniversary celebration of Amundsen reaching the Pole on December 14 and you’re left
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Curls and superheroes: back-strength exercises
By Alison Hamlett and Andy Richardson on 28/03/2005 13:59:16
Try these strengthening exercises to minimise stress on your lower back
fingers to toes. Simultaneously lift your left leg and right arm six to 12 inches while contracting your buttocks’ muscles. Lower them and do the same with the other two limbs. Repeat 10 times on each side. Backs: to the future. (Real-life solutions
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Real-life stories: how two runners beat back pain
By Alison Hamlett and Andy Richardson on 28/03/2005 13:52:30
How two runners recovered from their back injuries
problems in your back, they often come to the surface when you start running because it is quite a compressive sport,” says Leach. “You need to make sure the biomechanics of your lower back are working at 100 per cent.” If there are mechanical weaknesses
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RW's Complete Guide To Hydration
By Alison Hamlett and Anita Bean on 25/02/2005 11:16:48
The latest research, the most practical advice: everything a runner needs to know about drinking
of your urine. University of Connecticut researchers found that urine colour correlated very accurately with hydration status. Pale yellow urine indicates you're within one per cent of optimal hydration. Try to drink one litre of water for every 1,000kcal
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Injury-Proof Your Back: everyday solutions
By Alison Hamlett and Andy Richardson on 28/03/2005 13:54:44
Follow these tips to put back pain behind you
to cope better with the abnormal forces running places on your body.ImpactAvoid hard-soled shoes and concrete as these will throw upwards any difference in leg length, tilting your pelvis. Instead, try to run on grass or a treadmill. Cross-train with low
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On Test: Tri Suits
By Alison Hamlett and Steven Seaton on 27/11/2009 16:52:53
Novice triathletes soon realise that the best way to save time in transition is to limit kit changes. You need kit you can wear under your wetsuit for the swim, that offers protection and support for the bike leg and doesn’t encumber you on the run
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Back Pain Solutions For Runners
By Alison Hamlett and Andy Richardson on 28/03/2005 13:38:53
It's at the root of every movement you make - and many of the injuries you suffer - read on for all you need to know about your back
to reduce back pain – www.backcare.org.uk 020 8977 5474The Pain Society; Information on pain management clinics, 020 7631 8870Pain Relief Foundation; Information on chronic pain, 0151 523 1486Chartered Society of Physiotherapy; 020 7306 6620British
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Sweat Surrender
By Alison Hamlett and Michael Donlevy on 09/08/2010 12:19:44
Your body temperature and the amount you sweat can have a major impact on your performance. Here’s why it happens – and how you can stay cool as things heat up
heat with the humidity in the UK."Tim Don, 2006 ITU World Champion"At the 2005 World Championships in Japan I collapsed on the run through heat exhaustion. The lake was about 30°C, which I didn't take into consideration. Also, the bike was harder than I
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Rapid Recovery
By Ant Smith, Selene Yeager, Ruth Emmett, Alison Hamlett on 02/12/2009 17:56:27
The standard recipe for injury recovery is a few weeks of rest, ice and anti-inflammatories. But there are steps you can take to minimise lost training time
your intake of protein, which builds muscles and soft tissues, to between 100g and 120g a day. Other recovery nutrients include iron to build blood; and zinc to speed-up wound healing - both are found in lean meat, whole grains and fortified cereal
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