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Reader to reader: Bouncing back from a bad race
By Catherine Lee on 18/06/2007 16:20:20
How do you pick yourself up after a bad race? Here are your motivational tips
running and come back having missed training or 2) get over it and pick a 10K race somewhere with no time target and a no watch. Give it a couple of days and move on - you won't believe how quickly you forget bad races! – Pugheaven™ Any questions?Got a
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Your First Marathon: Words From The Wise
By Catherine Lee on 24/04/2009 09:14:59
Top marathon tips from RW forumites
Ready, steady… goStart slow. You will feel lousy before the marathon because of tapering, then when you start you’ll suddenly feel wonderful. Your body hasn't really changed so don’t revise your target pace because you feel good at mile five, or 10 or 15. You
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Reader to Reader: Running in the Rain
By Catherine Lee on 29/05/2007 11:28:04
What should you wear to run in the rain? Here are your suggestions
eyes allergic to contacts and I’m not allowed to wear them - and glasses and rain don't go together... Any tips on gear if you enjoy the rain when you’re running?" – Captain CalamityYour best answersCreate a natural moisture-wicking layer Rub a bit
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Reader to Reader: Drinking on the Run
By Catherine Lee on 22/05/2007 11:25:50
What's the best way to take on water while on a run? Here's what you thought
it all or choking, I probably don't need the water. For longer races I usually stop drinking a couple of hours before the race, then have a bottle of isotonic drink within 10-15 minutes of the start. This means it doesn't have time to end up in my bladder
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Your Best Sports Bras Reviews
By Catherine Lee on 10/01/2007 14:27:14
Five readers, five sports bras, five great reviews
more, check out our Gear section. You could even submit a review of your own...1. Panache Hi-Impact bra - £31.99 (ChristmasTips(CT))In Short: The best bit of running kit I have bought.Strengths: Comfy straps, no chafing, excellent, no-bounce support
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Reader to Reader: Too old for a PB?
By Catherine Lee on 25/06/2007 10:24:34
How much does your age limit what you can achieve? Here's what you thought
guy who did his first half-marathon aged 27 in about 2:15, and now 10 years on is doing 1:13! – Stevie GMore haste, less speed As everybody else has said, of course you can, but I urge you to be patient and set realistic goals. I started running again
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Ceal Of Approval
By Catherine Lee on 19/06/2007 11:33:18
RW forumite Ceal talks to us about life as the UK's premier LV65
.Her performance at last year’s British Masters Athletics Championships was outstanding. She took gold in the 5,000m (23:06:26) and silver in the 1500m (6:23:40) track events – placing her fifth and ninth in the world (respectively) for her age group. Meanwhile, a
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RW Pocket Race Guide - March
By Catherine Lee on 21/02/2008 10:38:08
Featuring... Llanelli Waterside Half-Marathon, Cloud Nine Hill 8.75, Fradley 10K, Tough Challenge Marathon, Hastings Half-Marathon, Stowmarket Striders Joe Cox Half-Marathon, Hanham Horror 6
toes.--Filling Up Fast...Bolton 10K, April 13Bolton 10K (Greater Manchester, April 13) While 40,000 runners head to the capital for the Flora London Marathon, another 1,000 will be travelling to the north-west for this fast and friendly road race
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Swimming With The Tide
By Catherine Lee on 02/10/2007 11:25:46
No wetsuit, no flippers, no stopping and resting... it's the amazing story of Dr.Nic's 44-mile open water Jersey challenge
yourself."A 10.5-mile swim covering the length of Lake Windermere and a 12-hour split-session (six hours on Saturday and another six on Sunday) in training definitely helped her prepare both physically and psychologically, though Dr Nic is quick to downplay
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