Don’t let the wind break you – get kitted out in this gale-proof gear and run through all the seasonsSalomon Sonic Skin Jacket, £140 At first glance, this top-end jacket doesn’t appear comfortable, with a boxy look and quite stiff material. Once on
will keep you going on a long run in the cold." - Steve Trew "The BlueSky Telemetry GPS is amazing. It tracks speed and heart rate and plots my position on Google maps. My coach can keep track of what I am doing and how hard I'm going without ever leaving
See a rain cloud approaching as you prepare for a run, and you're faced with a dilemma - do you pull on a rain-jacket or take a chance you'll escape the downpour and opt for a T-shirt? Of course, thanks to our unpredictable climate, the chances
Q During a recent race, while I was running very comfortably, my heart rate suddenly shot up to nearly 40 beats above my usual level and remained there for the rest of the run. At no time did I feel ill or even out of breath, but understandably I
Watercress is a running superfood. Add this versatile green leaf to your summer meals for a guaranteed health kick; it contains more iron than spinach, more calcium than milk and more vitamin C than oranges.Combine with salmon, which helps protect
is hot, the beer is cold and all is well with the world.But imagine if running were not just an unpleasant but psychologically necessary interlude in your self-indulgent day. Imagine doing it for a living.It wouldn’t be a case of, ‘I’m just popping out
It’s not something I usually have a problem with - I just reach into the drawer, pull out the closest bit of clobber and bound out the door – but oh, how times have changed (and the weather, and people's opinions of running in 'apple catchers
If uncomfortable experience has convinced you that damp, cold feet and sopping wet shoes are part and parcel of winter running in the UK then there's a good chance that you've been tempted to try one of the many new shoes designed to keep
Q. How are you feeling?A. My training's been going well, although I did get sick just before the Great North Run. I haven't had any major setbacks since then. Travelling to the NYC Marathon was uneventful compared to the journey I had getting
as much energy as you can. The key is to have the body primed and ready without wasting energy. Since you won’t have access to your bike, your warm-up is limited to running, stretching, arm swings and getting in the water.I like to start with a light 10
