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The Seeds of Speed
By Owen Anderson on 01/11/2002 17:19:50
What really builds your speed? Here are the technical secrets of how to make your body work for you
UAN: 175 Article type:--All endurance athletes want greater speed but few get it. The problem is that most runners dont fully understand the physiological basis of speed and therefore dont know how to carry out the systematic training required
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Mini-Test: Speed and Distance Monitors
By Runner's World on 22/06/2005 15:27:29
Here are three of the latest additions. RW tests the Polar S625X, Timex Speed and Distance Monitor and Garmin Forerunner 201
It’s not so long ago that speed and distance judgement was regarded as a skill acquired by those prepared to invest years in their running. For a substantial investment of a different kind you can now literally have this expertise on your wrist
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Vodcast: Speed sessions
By on 20/02/2013 13:19:24
Coach Sam Murphy explains the importance of speed sessions in marathon training
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RW Test: Speed and distance monitors
By Runner's World on 04/12/2008 08:27:21
RW tests adidas miCoach, Suunto X10, Oregon Scientific SE300, Timex Bodylink Ironman Triathlon, Polar RS800CX, Garmin Forerunner 405, Nike+ iPod Touch
Being able to see how fast and how far you're going while you're running is one of the best ways to get the most out of your training and keep motivation levels high. Speed and distance monitors come in different shapes, sizes, prices and levels
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RW's Ultimate Speed-Training Programme (Preview)
By Doug Rennie on 04/07/2005 15:20:23
After following our three-week speed-training programme, you'll have pace to burn (Non-subscriber preview)
This much is true: your genetic make up puts a ceiling on your speed. How many "slow" and "fast" twitch fibres you're born with determines whether you will be a Linford Christie clone or a counterfeit Steve Cram, but that doesn’t mean you’re a
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RW Pod-based Speed-and-Distance Monitors Test
By Runner's World on 09/11/2005 15:27:35
RW tests speed-and-distance monitors from Polar, NIke, and Suunto
If you want to know exactly how far, and fast, you've run, then a speed-and-distance monitoring (SDM) watch is an essential piece of kit. Timex, Garmin and Navman produce SDMs that use satellites to trace your steps. They're pretty good, but if you
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Reebok 3D Speed Racer £59.99
By Runner's World on 17/06/2000 09:09:21
Weight 209gEvaluation Think of the Speed Racer as the more basic alternative to Nikes Air Sock Flame which is a brutal thing to say, as Reebok perfected the outsole-free technology that both shoes use years ago. Both shoes have cushioning that
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Fila F1 High Speed £59.99
By Runner's World on 16/06/2000 15:13:25
, and itscarbon kevlar midsole plate adds a perceptible smoothness and spring to the forefoot feel of the shoes in which it is used. The F1 High Speed is the fourth Fila shoe to use this plate. The good news is that as an everyday neutral trainer it has an above
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Your First Speed Sessions
By Runner's World on 01/06/2002 16:28:42
Ease into faster running with these introductory sessions
Ease into faster running with these introductory sessions:1. Easy fartlekFartlek, or speed play, is variable-paced running that emphasises creativity. During a 30-minute run, choose objects to run to lamp-posts, trees, buildings, other runners
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Speed: what really works?
By Runner's World on 30/05/2006 17:50:30
With so many speedwork options, how can you get the best return from your effort?
pace precisely what many runners do when they run intervals of 800-2,400m. Interval training should be the first weapon in your speed arsenal. Paton and Hopkins found that "supramaximal intervals" (fast intervals that last 30 seconds or less) also led
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