No matter what your race distance, speedwork will help you run more strongly and easily. It’s good to do both long and short speed sessions, though it’s worth adjusting the bias of your sessions towards the particular race you’re training for. Here are some classic sessions that ...
are invaluable if you find it hard to keep track of how many lengths you've swum. You can use any sports watch (if it's water-resistant), but swimming-specific devices are easier to use. The SportCount Chrono 100-lap counter and timer (£24.99, www
-resistant), but swimming-specific devices are easier to use. The SportCount Chrono 100-lap counter and timer (£24.99, www.activeplanet.co.uk, right) is useful for swimmers of any ability. This tiny watch fastens around your index finger so you can press its single button
Q In the last 18 months, Ive run three marathons. As a result, though, my times have gone backwards for 10K and half-marathon. I thought that all the training Ive been doing would make me faster what am I doing wrong?A Firstly, you need to ask yourself whether youve fully ...
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of positions on drop handlebars to allow for easy shifting and braking. This position allows for maximum power transfer when pedalling, especially when you're climbing.Tri-Specific BikesTri bikes handle in a different way. They are made to go fast in straight
Weight 347g Evaluation Not too many manufacturers have produced off-road shoes that cater specifically for the overpronator. That is the market Brooks is targeting with the Trespass. A dual-density midsole with a sturdy medial post and a supportive
-inch models are becoming more common. There are also gender-specific bikes – if you’re a woman, or a man with a smaller body, you’ll be able to find bikes with a women-specific design (WSD). These bikes have shorter top tubes to reduce reach to the bars
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Weight 343g Evaluation This is the third update of the Span/Althea and its the best yet. (The Althea is the women-specific version.) Basically, Nike lightened and simplified this good, straightforward shoe by removing most of the overlays from
