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Give Me Strength
By on 18/11/2009 17:01:29
Use your head - smart strength training will make you a better triathlete
to run and cycle faster, spend some time mastering this training technique. Recent research published in Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise has shown that knee-dominant exercises "improved running economy and increased time to exhaustion at maximal
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Best Lunchtime Sessions
By on 19/11/2009 10:05:13
Can you turn your one-hour lunch break into an effective training session? The answer is yes, but it requires a little planning
routine. “Research has shown that while a strength routine like this may not directly help athletes to run faster, they often achieve a better running economy at the same top-end speed,” says Ward.10 minutes easy running40-minute circuit, comprising
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How To Make The Most Of 45 Minutes
By Owen Anderson on 01/06/2002 15:38:27
Think you can't pack an effective training session into 45 minutes? Think again: these routines are guaranteed to produce results for every type of runner
speed and heightening your lactate threshold (and out of the three key physiological variables – VO2max, running economy and lactate threshold – lactate threshold is the most responsive to training in older runners). So, warm up and then run for two
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Cycle Stronger Now
By on 18/11/2009 16:55:36
Cycling tricks of the trade that could slash minutes off your triathlon times
.There are similarities between cycle training and running training. Many runners regularly do long runs and interval sessions, and a cyclist would train in a simailr way - long rides at lower intensities to improve the economy with which the body uses oxygen, and shorter
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Ask The Experts: Marathon Training with Steve Smythe
By on 07/02/2011 15:05:40
Catch the highlights from Friday's lunchtime debate, when the author of our new and improved marathon schedules - and ASICS Super Six mentor – Steve Smythe answered your marathon questions live in the forums
Steve has run more than 60 marathons (26 Londons) and as well as holding a PB of 2:29, he has also won a British marathon title in his age group. This spring, he joins us as one of our ASICS Super Six mentors, working with Peter, Alison and Alex
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Advanced Triathlon Training Schedule
By on 13/06/2006 10:06:22
Follow our 12 week triathlon training programme
WEEK ONE WEEK TWO WEEK THREE WEEK FOUR Mon REST DAY REST DAY REST DAY REST DAY Tue RUN 1M easy, 3-4M hard, 1M easy; or speed session (eg 5-6 x 800m with 200m jog recoveries) RUN 1M easy, 3-4M
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Small Is Bountiful
By Mark Remy on 02/04/2004 11:28:45
Small changes, big rewards: 29 simple tips for training smarter and racing better
running, will lead to better running economy.”Eat First, Then ShowerMost gains from training actually occur after your run. To get the most from your recovery, eat immediately after running, says McMillan. “Drink a smoothie or meal-replacement drink within
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Expert Q&A: Ironman insights from coach Mark Kleanthous
By on 02/04/2012 15:58:12
Catch the highlights from our recent live webchat, when coach and Ironman Mark Kleanthous answered all your questions about going long live in the forums
-distance [half-Ironman] triathlons and three Ironman races before attempting the double.Q: I am a novice training for first IM distance this year. I have heard that it is important to ease off on the bike intensity to save for the run, Do you have any advice
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What's Hot On The Forum: Archive
By Runner's World on 17/03/2009 09:53:01
The RW forum is a huge beast, so each week we cream off the stuff that's getting you up and down (July 2008 - March 2009)
B Running economy comes with practice. Whatever your natural potential, long slow miles will build your economy. Stump You could look into Chi running. It won’t make you Martin Lel overnight, but it should give you an insight into the efficient running
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Inside Osaka: The Editor's Cut
By Andy Dixon on 30/08/2007 08:57:47
Our man on the ground provides the essential inside report from the World Athletics Championships - Updated Sunday 9.20pm (local time)
bronze medal round his neck, having run a personal best of 13.02 seconds when it really mattered. The golden oldie awardAn honourable mention must go to Mozambique's Maria Mutola, 34, who might have won a medal in the women's 800m but for a leg injury
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