Every time we lace up our shoes, we explore new territory – not just on the road, but within ourselves. When we churn out a finishing kick on spent legs or push ourselves miles further than we ever thought we'd go, we're uncovering hidden strengths
Triathletes love outdoor training; challenging long-distance sessions are vital for maintaining a strong aerobic base for next season. However, being out in all conditions inevitably presents certain hazards. Here's our guide to staying safe while
"Going anywhere nice, Sir?" It was an innocent enough question, tossed out as small talk by the Heathrow security guard checking my running shoes for anything suspicious. "Yes, the North Pole." "I see... going for long are you?" "No, just
.Finding what fits you is the key. "We're all built differently," says Dr Roger Minkow, who developed Specialized's Body Geometry line of saddles. Bike-fit expert Andy Pruitt puts it this way in his Complete Medical Guide for Cyclists: "Just
barefoot running, how to train for a perfect 10K, ten energy breakfasts and our 16-page Spring/Summer Shoe Guide.Subscribers can view six more time-tested injury-prevention principles in the full article. Not a magazine subscriber? Subscribe online now
.com) includes a coaching tool to build you up in personally tailored weekly stages - from 5K to 10K, 10K to a half-marathon, then finally the full 26.2 miles - with the pedometer in your shoe and your iPod monitoring your progress to keep you on track to being
able to make it round the athletics track in under 90 seconds and without finding it fascinating to discuss the relative merits of control versus stability shoes. Not everyone feels the need to be coached as part of a group – after all, getting away
– and overall calories - than someone running. Warrington Road Warrior Mine go from my brain - I'm thick as mince after a long run! betty79 Join the threadNew Shoes, New Blisters I’ve broken in my new trainers, but I’m still suffering horribly
at himself and puts himself out there in The Penguin Chronicles, his avidly-read monthly column in RUNNERS WORLD. Bingham has also written two books (his latest No Need For Speed: A Beginners Guide To The Joy Of Running will be published in the UK
so restricting. You could always contact the Coeliac Disease Society, who provide guides on what coeliacs can/can't eat. CJBA What kind of tests did the nutritionist do? I’m a little concerned - cutting out all wheat and dairy is quite restrictive
