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Should MP3 players be banned at races?
By Runner's World on 23/06/2008 11:41:13
Catch up with what you've been saying in our forums, then stand up and be counted in our interactive poll
have made the decision to ban MP3 players on health and safety grounds. People wearing them are an absolute menace - they are so zoned out they are completely unaware of people around them. I have lost count of the times runners have cut across me
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Open Water: Panic Attacks (Preview)
By Jacqueline Wood on 09/05/2011 10:00:00
If you have concerns about swimming in open water - dark, cold, deep open water - you're not alone
. I was aware that I was out of my depth and I began to panic. My arms were tingling: was I having a heart attack? By the time another swimmer asked if I was all right, I was feeling lightheaded. He got a safety boat, which took me ashore. Apart from
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Open Water: Panic Attacks
By Jacqueline Wood on 09/05/2011 10:00:00
If you have concerns about swimming in open water – dark, cold, deep open water – you’re not alone
. I was aware that I was out of my depth and I began to panic. My arms were tingling: was I having a heart attack? By the time another swimmer asked if I was all right, I was feeling lightheaded. He got a safety boat, which took me ashore. Apart from
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Q+A: I'm injured. Can cycling keep me fit?
By Joe Beer on 10/09/2000 12:33:04
Our experts answer real-life questions
-rate levels to get a reasonable cycling heart rate. For example if you run intervals at 165bpm, on the bike, you should aim for 155bpm.Of course, balancing cycling and training isnt always easy during the rush hour, and safety has to be the most important
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Born Free
By John Bingham on 27/11/2003 14:53:39
Sometimes we find ourselves trapped by our own desire for security
’ll probably live longer, with fewer anxious moments, than if she was hunting and being hunted.But I know from looking in her eyes that she would gladly sacrifice her safety for the chance to run just once. In that moment, maybe for the first time in her life
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Marathon des Sables: Inner Workings
By Matt Allyn on 19/07/2011 15:20:53
all their gear and food, obey a laundry list of safety rules, sleep in communal tents, and blister their feet down to the fascia. For this privilege, racers sign up two years in advance and pay £3,200 (for 2011). They crave the challenge: "It boils
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Essential Guide to Open-water Swimming
By on 18/11/2009 14:59:50
The idea of open-water swimming can be daunting, but once you get the hang of it, you'll wonder what all the fuss was about
.rickkiddle.com) runs swim sessions at the hugely popular Heron Lake open-water venue in Surrey. Heron Lake was the UK's first dedicated open-water swim venue for triathletes; up to 400 swimmers take part over a weekend. Kiddle knows all about the safety aspects
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Braking: The Rules
By Alex Stieda on 23/11/2009 16:07:16
Being a smart stopper not only keeps you safe, it also makes you faster
before you begin the turn to let your speed carry you through. Braking in a turn wreaks havoc on momentum, but if it's necessary for safety, use the rear brake only, because a front-wheel skid guarantees a crash. Skidding the rear wheel will certainly
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Bike Care Essentials
By on 18/11/2009 14:30:48
A well-equipped work bench can make the difference between a stellar ride and downtime at the bike shop
Easy-as-pie psiTop Dog St Deluxe pump, £46.99Tyre pressure affects your bike's comfort, speed, handling and even your safety. And although your road tyres may have a maximum pressure of 125 psi, that might not be the pressure you should use; most
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Heads-Up On Helmets
By on 18/11/2009 15:02:37
The best helmet isn't necessarily the most expensive one, it's the one that fits right and offers the best protection
also submit to more rigorous additional testing by the US nonprofit Snell Foundation.Despite the uniform safety standard, some helmets sold in the UK are far more expensive than others. The main reason for this is vents. The greater the size
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