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Pocket Race Guide: Halloween Races
By Dominique Brady on 06/10/2010 14:06:57
Dig out your costume and get ready to take on a thriller of a chase.
, refreshments and complimentary sports massage. Enter online now.Halloween Horror 4 (Warwickshire, October 30)Not many races claim to be scariest race in the world. Then again, not many start at 11pm, lap through woods and have ghouls, or rather costumed race
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Running Rules Revisited
By Bob Cooper on 25/09/2009 17:21:50
Some coaches, scientists and other experts are challenging conventional thinking. Could their uncommon wisdom work for you?
inspired the trend in 1954 with epic sessions like 10 x 200 metres followed by 50 x 400 metres – a combined 13.67 miles of speedwork. Ambitious runners the world over have aspired to that imposing standard ever since, in a quest for that elusive PB
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Cut The Cramp
By Ruth Emmett on 10/11/2009 08:08:06
Don't let muscle spasms ruin your next run
Painful, paralysing and PB-unfriendly, cramps can strike at any time. "There's no one definitive cause," saysDr Steve Ingham, head of physiology at the English Institute of Sport (eis2win.co.uk). Research in the Muscle & Nerve Journal shows
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Easy Does It
By Hal Higdon on 04/11/2002 12:55:15
Running isn't meant to be completely effortless, but sometimes you do get the feeling that it could be a bit less like hard work. Here are 35 tried and tested ways to make things a little easier
easier. I routinely schedule a sports massage every other week, and more often if something hurts, or if an important race is coming up. Massages are good for repairing sore muscles and preventing injuries. And they just plain relax you.Do it yourself
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Ironman Ambitions: Ten Top Tips
By Tobias Mews on 05/10/2011 10:00:00
Step up to an Ironman with our top ten tips, from planning your nutrition strategy early to joining a club
Your support structure needs to be part of your planning process. Support might come from your doctor, family, physio, osteopath, sports massage therapist, bike service mechanic, triathlon coach etc. Like you, they need to be committed to the plan
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Carry On Camping
By Bruce Tulloh on 12/02/2003 08:32:20
For a few days, at least, forget trying to fit running into the rest of your life – go on a training camp and let your sport take centre-stage
self-esteem is higher when we are running well. If you are building up for a big race in 12 weeks time, the best period for a training camp is in the third or fourth week, so that you can build on the increased fitness in later weeks. The fact that you
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RW's 60-Second Guides: Marathon Running
By Runner's World on 08/12/2005 17:24:12
A handle on training for the big one, for the time-pressed
10 weeks of the programme, you may be best to postpone your entry until 2008; if it’s less than that, concentrate on the long runs and be prepared to lower your goal by 15 minutes if needs be. And at the end of the schedule, don’t be tempted to train
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Pocket Race Guide – Coastal Races
By on 12/05/2011 12:27:31
Head to the seaside for a scenic sprint this summer
and seaweed provide natural obstacles aplenty in this fun seaside caper. Leave your iPod at home and allow the crashing of the waves to set your running rhythm during this wet and wild event. Enter online now.Cross Bay Challenge 2011 13.1 (Cumbria, July 24
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60-Second Guide: Rest and Recovery
By Alice Palmer on 23/02/2009 15:26:35
Become a better runner even after you've pulled off your trainers with these quick and easy recovery tips
- otherwise, you run the risk of damaging muscles already taxed by a tough workout. A light sports massage and/or wearing compression clothing (brands like Skins, 2XU and Under Armour) can also boost blood flow and help expel lactic acid.Consider following a
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Best of Gear
By Runner's World on 15/08/2003 12:38:40
Highlights and frequently asked questions from our Gear forum - plus RW gear test reports
?The Stick (massage) - is it any good?Wobble boardsAccessoriesRW TEST REPORT - Weird And Wonderful (Useful Additions) - Mar 03 Baby StrollersRW TEST REPORT - Baby Strollers - Jul 00 Backpacks for running - pt1Backpacks for running - pt2Backpacks for running
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