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Alternative Therapy (Preview)
By Sam Murphy on 06/02/2013 12:24:07
Has your running hit a roadblock? It could be time to take a look outside the traditional coaching manual. Here are four alternative treatments that have helped runners overcome injury, break through mental blocks and hit new heights.
Alexander TechniqueIn a nutshell: Tune in to the act of running to boost efficiency, avoid injuries...and simply enjoy it more.The guinea pig: Myself, Sam Murphy – a coach, author and RW columnist. The Alexander Technique has changed both the way I
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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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Bodyworks: Bunion (Hallux valgus)
By Patrick Milroy on 05/06/2000 14:12:57
How to recognise it, how to overcome it
operations have their proponents; none prevents some disability in terms of mechanical efficiency, but all should leave you pain-free! Meanwhile, anti-inflammatory drugs, cortisone injections, mobilisation and exercises will give some relief.Can you run
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The World's Top 10 Marathons
By Runner's World on 08/07/2000 17:58:06
6. Stockholm Marathon
6. Stockholm MarathonStockholm is an unusual marathon. It challenges your preconceptions both of Scandinavia and of marathon running. It starts at 2pm on a Saturday afternoon in early June, when the weather is warm and balmy and the city is full
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Full review: Nike Air Zoom Swift £80
By Runner's World on 21/08/2003 11:51:25
, too, is bigger, which also adds to the support. That said, it’s still a shoe best suited to efficient, lighter runners.The really nice thing about the Swift is its ‘caged air’ unit. It won’t appeal to everyone, but the cushioned, springy heel strike
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Weight Training for Triathlon
By AJ Johnson on 31/05/2012 10:00:00
To lift or not to lift? Find out how building muscle could sharpen your race performance
muscular breakdown at the end of an Ironman. The key to building that strength lies not just in what you do in the weights room, but also in strength building swim, bike and run workouts.Tailor it to triWhile I am personally in favour of weight training
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The Magic Mile
By Sam Murphy on 27/08/2010 10:08:07
How fast are you over a mile? Upping your pace and stamina over the distance will benefit your 5K, 10K and half-marathon times – and give you a kick that will leave the opposition gasping. Here’s how you do it.
performance. This type of training also elicits neuromuscular [nerve to muscle communication] changes, which enable you to exert more force and run with greater efficiency, avoiding the 'marathon shuffle'." For example, you'll be able to recruit more muscle
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Q+A: How can I improve my running over the winter months?
By on 04/01/2012 10:00:00
work your aerobic engine by increasing the recruitment of capillaries to the muscles and improving your ability to utilise oxygen more efficiently. You should increase the time of your long run by no more than 10 per cent each week to avoid overtraining
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The Busy Runner's Guide to Losing Weight
By Liz Plosser on 06/07/2011 12:00:00
Shed the pounds whilst fitting running into a busy lifestyle
Shedding pounds doesn't necessarily require endless hours of pavement pounding. The following workouts are all efficient ways to boost your metabolism and build calorie-consuming muscle.And because they require you to run at the edge of your comfort
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