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Alison's Marathon des Sables blog: Stage 5
By Alison Hamlett on 11/04/2011 10:19:57
As the end of the race nears, Triathlete's World Editor Alison's thoughts turn to home comforts - a hot shower and a cold margarita are first on the list!
Stage 5: 42KToday was the marathon stage of the race. I managed to run the first half - I'd become bored with walking and wanted to test myself, but at the second checkpoint, at the 24K-mark, and with the temperature hovering around 50C, I took a
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My 2004 London Marathon
By Matt Dean on 26/04/2004 10:43:34
How was it for you? - Quotes and pictures from London 04
with him until just past 24 miles. I gave in after that and had a little walk/run/walk stage but got an energy surge and managed a sprint finish which felt amazing. I wanted to thank that man because I would have fallen so much earlier. Having the pacer
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Triathlon Glossary
By on 10/07/2008 10:58:07
Learn how to talk tri with our beginner's guide to the most commonly used lingo in the world of triathlon
swimming stage followed by a biking stage with no run.AquathlonA swimming stage followed by a run stage with no cycling stage.ATPAnnual Training Plan.BBonking Sudden fatigue and energy loss caused by running out of glycogen in the muscles. (See also Wall
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Marathon des Sables: Inner Workings
By Matt Allyn on 19/07/2011 15:20:53
It is possibly the most deceivingly named race on the planet. Over seven days and six stages, participants in the Marathon des Sables run, stumble, burn, stink, hallucinate, cry and bleed across 156 miles of the Sahara Desert in Morocco. They carry
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Q+A: Why is the last mile of a 5K always so hard?
By Mark Will-Weber on 09/09/2000 10:02:10
Our experts answer real-life questions
. If it becomes relatively easy, add another 800-metre repetition to the end.Concerning competition, beware of races that include hills in the first mile. Research shows that running tough hills in the early stages of a race can greatly increase the amount
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Plyometric Power: The Drills
By David Morton on 29/09/2010 15:09:47
progress, maintaining quality is crucial. Fatigue shouldn’t set in at any point to allow for full optimum development. If you start to tire and compromise the precision of your movement, then you need to take it back a stage.”Rests between sets should
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My 2004 London Marathon
By Blott's Mate on 23/04/2004 12:07:38
How was it for you? - Quotes and pictures from London 04
Time: 3:45Followed the RW 3:45 training plan & did 3:45:34. Best moment was passing club supporters at just before 25M & realising I still felt good & had plenty of puff when I'd anticipated needing an ambulance at that stage before the race. Seeing
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Worldwide Races Index
By on 19/05/2009 11:58:52
Enjoy our jam-packed international race listings for travel ideas in unforgettable surroundings, from once-in-a-lifetime destinations to European mini-breaks
-Marathon (India) Race Website | RW ReviewSeptemberSydney Marathon (Australia) Race WebsiteOctoberBeijing Marathon (and Half, 10K and 5K) (China) Race WebsiteHimalayan 100-mile Stage Race (India) Race Website | RW ReviewLe Grand Raid de la Réunion (Réunion) Race
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BIG Triathlon Index
By on 27/11/2006 08:48:21
Training for a triathlon? Let Runnersworld.co.uk don a wetsuit and line up beside you...
Welcome to a collection of RW's articles about triathlon. If you'd like to see something specific that isn't covered here, do drop us a line. meanwhile, read on – and race on!Training programmesWhen you’re training for three sports, it can be tricky
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Chrissie Wellington's Racing Tips
By Julie-Anne Ryan on 09/06/2011 15:15:58
Three-time Ironman World Champ reveals the mental strategy neeeded to complete a long-distance race
with all the possible setbacks, such as having your goggles knocked off, losing your nutrition or getting a puncture. Also envisage how you think you'll feel at different stages of the race and prepare yourself for those feelings and be ready to overcome
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