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Reader to Reader: Moving on from run/walk
By Jane Hoskyn on 14/05/2007 14:26:49
Just how does a beginner break through from run/walk to run/run? Here's what you thought
This week's reader completed the London Marathon using a run/walk strategy – but she now wants to cut out the walks altogether, and it's not proving too easy. Can you offer any advice? "I'm getting really annoyed with myself. I trained for FLM using
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Reader To Reader: Running to work
By Jane Hoskyn on 10/02/2007 06:26:52
This week's reader wants to run to work, but what does he do with his suit? Here's what you suggested
Running to work may be a time-efficient and cost-effective way to commute, but how do you get your work clothes to the office – and how do you freshen up once you're there?"I'm currently looking for a new job closer to home. My aim is to reduce my
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Reader to Reader: Running Mummy
By Jane Hoskyn on 21/04/2007 18:11:13
How soon after having a baby should you don your running shoes? Here's what you thought
This week's questioner had a baby in January. But, unlike her fellow new mum Paula Radcliffe, she doesn't have a coach as a hubby. How should she get back into running?"I used to run most mornings (approx 3 miles) and loved it. I gave up a year ago
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Reader To Reader: Running With Glasses
By Jane Hoskyn on 02/12/2006 11:46:09
One RW member wears glasses when she goes running, but the rain is proving to be a problem. Here's what you suggested...
A very practical problem this week: specs, running and rain don't mix. How do you get around the problem?"I'm short-sighted enough to not be able to get around without wearing my glasses, let alone run without them. I'd rather not spend a fortune
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Reader To Reader: Training After A Run
By Jane Hoskyn on 13/01/2007 20:49:33
This week's reader is too tired after running to do any cross-training. Here's what you suggested
It's a common enough problem: you resolve to follow your run with some strength exercises or flexibility training, but you're too worn out after running..."I am about to re-embark on a weight-loss running plan. I keep reading that cross
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Reader To Reader: My Son Has Discovered Running
By Jane Hoskyn on 06/01/2007 15:40:20
If your child is showing a new-found love for running, how do you encourage them without overdoing it?
with you, and don't push it too hard.– Mike Saunders(Note from Jane: asthma is no bar to running, if Paula Radcliffe is anything to go by! Click here to find out what she told us about controlling her asthma back in September)Encourage him, but don't overdo
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Reader To Reader: Running And Pregnancy
By Jane Hoskyn on 04/10/2006 15:25:25
Should you train with a bun in the oven?
"I recently found out that I'm pregnant, and have no idea how I should adapt my training. I love running and average 35-40 miles a week. I've trawled the web for advice, but I still feel confused about whether it's safe to continue. I definitely don
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How Far Can You Run?
By Jane Hoskyn on 08/09/2006 06:43:20
It's probably further than you think - here's how to find out
Dean Karnazes on a typically epic training runWhat is Dean Karnazes made of? When the US ultra-marathoner announced his plan to run 50 marathons through 50 American states in 50 days, people thought he was either superhuman or insane. Mainly
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A Right Royal Run: The Windsor Half Marathon
By Jane Hoskyn on 27/09/2006 11:27:42
The hilly course was no walk in the (Windsor Great) Park, as one RW writer found out
Jostling for space as the runners get goingYou’d have to run laps around the Queen’s bedroom to get an event more regal than 25th Windsor Half Marathon. With Lord Seb Coe firing the starting pistol, Windsor Castle rarely out of sight and a route
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GNR 06: How Was It For You?
By Jane Hoskyn on 02/10/2006 14:45:07
Great atmosphere, shame about the crowded pens - here's how you rated the Great North Run
At the time of writing, your event rating for Sunday's Great North Run gives the world's biggest half marathon an overall score of 77 per cent. Not bad, but a long way off the 96 per cent scored by the same day's Anglesey Marathon, and also dwarfed
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