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Supporting Act: Six Underappreciated Muscles
By Ray Klerck on 21/09/2010 10:54:01
Your quads, hamstrings, glutes and abs often hog the limelight. Work your 'hidden heroes' - lesser-known but just as important muscles - to run stronger, faster and fitter.
supporting muscles, and they need to be in good nick to tirelessly prop up every stride. “Keeping your posture aligned and working the supporting muscles specific to running, which are found deep inside your torso, hips and legs, will improve your efficiency
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Q+A: Why do my heels clip at the end of a long run?
By on 20/09/2011 10:00:00
't mean optimal. Running is like any other sport - you need to practise to improve. Most runners spend very little time practising their technique and fine-tuning it to become faster and more efficient. Instead, they just go out and run their set number
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Q+A: Is my running technique correct?
By on 12/10/2011 10:43:55
flexors. If you lean forward slightly, your body will also move up and down less, leading to quicker recovery, greater efficiency and less impact-related injuries. Running tall should mean your torso is straight and not crumpling forwards around
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Q+A: How can I flatten my stomach?
By Nick Critchley on 10/09/2000 18:25:37
Our experts answer real-life questions
for long periods with minimal fatigue. This is essential for the aesthetics youre talking about but more importantly for maintaining the dynamic control of your posture while running. This is vital for injury prevention as well as energy efficiency
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The World's Top 10 Marathons
By Runner's World on 08/07/2000 17:40:59
2. Berlin Marathon
2. Berlin MarathonBerlin has established its world-class marathon credentials with a record-breaking course and a slick and efficient race organisation. But it does offer far more. The crowds are large, loud and enthusiastic (if sporadic
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Triathlon Glossary
By on 10/07/2008 10:58:07
Learn how to talk tri with our beginner's guide to the most commonly used lingo in the world of triathlon
explicitly prohibited in races. Also known as slipstreaming.Drills Repetitive exercises focusing on technique to promote efficiency. (See also, fingertip drag.)DuathlonA run-bike-run race (no swim section as in a triathlon).FFingertip drag Time
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BMI Calculator
By on 12/08/2009 14:02:31
Calculate your Body Mass Index to determine if you're in a healthy weight range
or maintain healthy weight. Each mile you cover will burn approximately 125 calories. Running long and slow burns a higher percentage of fat calories, and teaches your body to become more efficient at fat
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The power of walking
By on 20/02/2013 11:41:00
Cross-training and recovery just became a walk in the park…
Never underestimate the power of a good walk – and not just as a mid-run break. ‘Going for a “pure walk” – no running at all – allows your body to make small adaptations that strengthen your feet, knees and hips,’ explains coach Jeff Galloway. Long
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Beginners' Triathlon Training Schedule
By on 13/06/2006 10:46:37
Follow our 8 week triathlon training programme
Wed Power walk/run for 30 minutes easy Power walk/run for 30 minutes easy Power walk/run for 35 minutes easy Power walk/run for 35 minutes easy Thu Rest Day Rest Day Strength train for 20 minutes Strength train
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Improve Your Base Fitness
By Steve Lumley on 19/11/2009 17:56:53
To swim, bike and run faster and for longer, you must work on your advanced fitness, but you neglect the basics at your peril
minutes recovery, carried out three times.During these sessions focus on keeping the upper body still and relaxed, with a loose grip on the bars, and staying firm in the core region.EfficiencyImproving efficiency will enable you to swim, bike or run
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