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The Sex Factor: Gender in Triathlon (Preview)
By Daisy Rogers on 06/04/2011 12:08:16
Gender differences matter when it comes to triathlon training, racing or even eating
In triathlon men and women race side by side. This wise policy engenders a sense of camaraderie that is one of the most appealing aspects of our sport. But there are certain physical attributes and psychological traits specific to each sex
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The Sex Factor: Gender in Triathlon
By Daisy Rogers on 06/04/2011 12:35:49
Gender differences matter when it comes to triathlon training, racing or even eating
In triathlon men and women race side by side. This wise policy engenders a sense of camaraderie that is one of the most appealing aspects of our sport. But there are certain physical attributes and psychological traits specific to each sex
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Think Tough
By Matt Barbour on 25/09/2008 16:56:41
A strong mind makes an even stronger runner, so it's time to break the mental barrier that's holding you back
won't enjoy their running or achieve as much, and might even give up altogether," explains Jamie Edwards, sports psychologist (trained-brain.com). "As a runner you really get to know yourself and what kind of mental toughness you have inside – once you
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Heroes Of Running 2010: The Winners
By on 23/04/2010 09:43:27
Join us in celebrating the achievements of five outstanding individuals as we reveal the winners of Heroes Of Running Awards 2010, sponsored by Aviva
Heroes Of Running 2010: The WinnersWHO IS YOUR RUNNING HERO? Is it the coach who introduced you to the sport that's now your passion? Or the friend who's stuck with you through stitches and cramp, rainy days, and heat waves? Or the frontrunner who
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The Family Way
By Andy Richardson on 19/12/2006 11:38:13
Find out how family running can pay dividends - for everyone
that positive health-related behaviours acquired in childhood are more likely to be carried into adulthood. Importantly, running together also gives families time to talk. There are risks, though; over-training during childhood can lead to injury, even in later
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No More Excuses
By Andy Richardson on 11/09/2002 19:03:48
No ifs, no buts - make your training a cop-out-free zone!
Take a quick guess at runnings number one enemy. What do you think it is? Injury? Ill health? Manic drivers? Blistered toes? No, the nemesis of the modern runner is excuses. They stop more people running than anything else. In a perfect world
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In The Long Run
By Andy Richardson on 30/03/2006 15:29:43
Run now and forever: here's how
. "Runners should view the body as a functional unit composed of numerous subparts, which work together and have roles to play in performing well and avoiding injury," says Dr Mike Huff, coordinator of sports performance at Duke University in the USA. "The
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How Competitive Are You?
By Araina Bond on 10/12/2010 09:44:43
Are you wired to be too hasty or to hold back on race day? Take our quiz and learn how to overcome unhealthy instincts
Running addicts can be hard to take, but being laissez-faire isn't ideal, either. "Competition motivates you, but you need to focus on your own performance, not on how others do," says performance counsellor Shaunna Taylor of the Association
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Building Mental Strength
By on 18/11/2009 15:44:02
Ten ways to build your mental resilience and help you perform better
motivated athletes but it's vital, otherwise long-term performance will suffer," says Maitland. His advice: agree your goals with the key people in your life. Finding the balance between work, life and sport for top age-group athletes is particularly tough
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Heroes of Running Awards 2009
By Runner's World on 12/01/2009 09:52:40
Your chance to nominate outstanding individuals (across six different categories) who make you exceptionally proud of your sport
the sport. You can remind yourself of their inspirational stories here. They are the first of what we hope will be an annual honour roll. The search for our 2009 Heroes of Running starts now and once again we’d like you to help us by nominating
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