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Five Ways to Boost your Running Economy
By Garth Fox on 02/08/2011 15:48:26
Get the best out of your body by boosting your running economy
much oxygen they can take in, but how efficiently they can use it when barrelling along at race pace. This is known as your 'running economy'.To some extent running economy is genetic, but it can be improved. Early in Paula Radcliffe's career, she
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Q+A: Is a longer stride better?
By Craig Sharp on 09/09/2000 10:02:10
Our experts answer real-life questions
. Is this progress or a form of laziness?A With training, most runners tend to increase their stride length and reduce their stride frequency. So it is progress, and its probably because you are unconsciously optimising your running economy. The importance
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Racing Aerodynamics: Lines of Least Resistance
By Michael Donlevy on 19/08/2011 10:00:00
Discover why the right technique, kit and economy of effort can help shave seconds off your time
faster for no extra effort. And many small gains can be made from improving your technique and training."Triathlon kit has evolved, too; the hi-tech fabrics and materials in your trisuit, and on your bike and running shoes, have been developed to maximise
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The Seeds of Speed
By Owen Anderson on 01/11/2002 17:19:50
What really builds your speed? Here are the technical secrets of how to make your body work for you
lactate-threshold velocity also heightens race performances. For example, 10K race speed is about 2.5 per cent faster than lactate-threshold (LT) speed, so improvements in LT will force your 10K pace upwards. Enhancing economy also increases average race
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RW's 2-Week 10K Schedule, 5-6 Days Per Week
By Sean Fishpool and Bud Baldaro on 06/05/2000 11:46:29
Only a measly fortnight to train for your 10K? Here's the solution
sessions to prepare for the race. If youre a relative newcomer, it should allow you to learn to run with a degree of efficiency and economy. Regular runners can use the fortnight to fine-tune their existing fitness and practice running at 10K pace
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RW's 2-Week 10K Schedule, 3-4 Days Per Week
By Sean Fishpool and Bud Baldaro on 06/05/2000 11:48:11
Only a measly fortnight to train for your 10K? Here's the solution
sessions to prepare for the race. If youre a relative newcomer, it should allow you to learn to run with a degree of efficiency and economy. Regular runners can use the fortnight to fine-tune their existing fitness and practice running at 10K pace
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RW's Training Pace Calculator
By on 05/11/2004 16:32:36
Calculate your training paces - just enter a recent race time
burn more calories and recover for harder workouts. TemporunsTempo runs help you improve your running economy and your running form. Theyare sometimes described as 'threshold' or 'hard but controlled' runs, and they will help youprepare for races of 10K
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7 marathons, 7 continents, 7 days
By Lucy Trevallion on 12/11/2012 15:42:28
Marathon. Andrew will travel economy class 41,000kms around the world, will burn 6,500 calories a day - enough for a 600kg crocodile - go through seven pairs of socks, run on glaciers, through deserts and mountains and past iconic landmarks
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Q+A: Can a heart rate monitor help me lose weight?
By Joe Beer on 09/09/2002 17:45:51
Our experts answer real-life questions
high sugar-burning with the use of very little fat for fuel. Hard runs are also a big psychological effort. So, although some faster running is good for our ego, economy and pace judgement, to lose the lard its better to put your energy into more miles
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Get Faster: Double Up
By Ed Eyestone on 02/08/2011 10:00:00
Run twice a day to up your cardiovascular fitness – and gain a competitive edge
higher mileage have better cardiovascular fitness and running economy. If you run five days a week for at least 40 minutes a day, you're ready for doubles. Here's how...Follow a FormulaInstead of one run, divide your normal run into two. The first part
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