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Disordered Eating: Running on Empty
By Caleb Daniloff on 09/04/2012 09:00:00
Discover how the pressures of performance and self image can take you across the line from smart nutrition to damaging ‘disordered eating’
and a ‘desperate desire’ to achieve greatness – that spring, a sports nutritionist and sports psychology professor helped him grasp the concept of the body as a machine that needed proper fuelling to run efficiently. Slowly, he began to eat more
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Do a Duathlon
By on 18/11/2009 15:07:31
Duathlon may have taken a bit of a back seat to triathlon in terms of profile, but it's a wildly popular sport as well as being a challenging alternative for triathletes
on- and off-road at cadences that are not the most biomechanically efficient. Learning to spin at a cadence that matches your running strikes helps the transition from bike to run, as well as ensuring you are less prone to overuse injuries (typically
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Join The Club
By Matt Barbour on 26/11/2008 11:01:01
Thinking about signing up with a running club? Whether you're a beginner or an elite, here's all you need to know before you commit
and contact details. "If there are lots of pictures of runners at a recent race or meet, you've got an idea that the club is run efficiently and for the runners," says Guy Regis from Serpentine Running Club (serpentine.org.uk). "Too many clubs stagnate under
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Burning Desire
By Dave Kuehls on 26/05/2004 11:20:48
One of the best ways to lose a few pounds is to rev up your metabolism and burn more calories - even when you sleep. Here are 14 easy ways to do it
efficiently and stimulating a larger part of your metabolism. Try for two sets (of 6-10 repetitions) twice a week, or three times for a maximum boost.Run FastIf you seriously want to crank up your metabolism through running, you’ll have to add some speed
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Massage Q+A: Does it Work?
By Sam Murphy on 16/09/2011 14:04:27
Elite runners swear by massage to speed recovery, dodge injury and boost performance - now you can too
efficient running, faster recovery and fewer injuries."Sports massage can improve flexibility of tight muscles and correct imbalances," explains Western."Some techniques improve circulation, enabling muscles to use oxygen and nutrients more effectively
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Fitness At A Stretch
By on 23/11/2009 15:07:53
Flexibility is something many triathletes give little thought to, but a supple physique can help keep you fit and injury-free
or pain. The result is improved efficiency and movement. Injury preventionIf you consider how many times your feet make contact with the ground during a run, it makes sense that the tighter you are the more stress your body has to deal with. Flexible
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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
at all. Perhaps your training just isn’t where it should be, but you’re not sure what to do about it. The good news is that there’s no need to make any radical changes. With the right ‘tweaks’, you can nip and tuck your way to better running. The trick
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Your Triathlon Questions Answered
By on 24/11/2009 10:42:13
Worried about cycling in your pants? Here are the answers to the triathlon questions you might be afraid to ask
of the water onto the bike course you won't feel soaked to the skin. It means that, in theory at least, you can peel off your wetsuit post-swim, run to your bike in transition, put on your bike helmet and shoes and off you go. Nudity during a transition
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Novice Know-how
By on 18/11/2009 11:55:40
More and more races are introducing novice waves, but you still need to know what to do even before you step into the water
in a low gear, facing the direction of the bike exit.Lay out your cycling and running kit to one side of, or behind (never underneath) the bike. A bright towel or mat behind your back wheel will help you find your bike when you're disorientated after
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Try An Off-Road Duathlon
By Chris Broadbent on 11/01/2010 16:05:14
Maintain your competitive edge and give yourself a challenge by taking part in some joint-juddering off-road duathlons this winter
Laithwaite. "Cross-country running is also great for your core stability. It will give you a firm chassis, meaning you can run more efficiently using less oxygen."Finally, Laithwaite says that off-road duathlons provide a psychological boost. "Anything new
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