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Brick Sessions To Try Today
By on 18/06/2010 12:12:31
Three top coaches from www.thetriathloncoach.com suggest sessions for the most popular triathlon distances
1. Super sprintThe shortest triathlon distance is all about speed, and brick sessions are important for building pace. "Recreate race conditions," says coach Simon Ward. "If you're doing the race in a pool you won't need a wetsuit, and you should
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TW Relay Team: Alice's Swim Blog #1
By Alice Palmer on 08/06/2011 10:19:27
Triathletesworld.co.uk Editor Alice Palmer prepares to take on the waters of the Serpentine - and all the other swimmers.
I started training for my 750m swim leg with a dangerous level of confidence. I had weekly swimming lessons throughout my childhood, topped off with lifesaving training (mostly swimming around in pyjamas staging elaborate 'rescues' of my clubmates
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Readers' Top 10 UK Races: Atmosphere
By Alice Palmer on 24/03/2009 11:58:00
The most atmospheric British races of 2008 - as voted by you, the runners who ran them
one of the devotees adding to the swelling compilation of poetry dedicated to the experience.With a new title and devilish tweaks to the course each year, this is one race that has been nurtured by its organisers ever since the first staging over 20
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Readers' Top 10 UK Races: Scenery
By Alice Palmer on 25/02/2010 09:24:41
The most scenic British races of 2009 - as voted by you, the runners who ran them
but with amazing scenery and an excellent atmosphere." RossPortsmouthReader Reviews | 2010 Race Details6. North Downs 30KWhere: Kent When: JuneFirst staged in July 1984, the North Downs Run is one of Kent's most enduring and popular running events, and not without
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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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Racing Basics
By Runner's World on 30/07/2002 16:19:27
From finding a race to planning your strategy - from the people who learnt the hard way
Here's how to race on the right foot from the people who learnt the hard wayStart SmallThe best way to approach racing is to start small. Whether youre planning to do your race as a one-off, or as the first step in a long running career, you
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RW Pocket Race Guide - August
By Catherine Lee on 30/07/2007 09:38:54
What's coming up, what's closing soon, what's filling fast
Closing soon: Brecon 10Closing SoonHurry, you won't be able to enter these races for much longer...Brecon 10 (Powys, August 5) One of Wales' most popular road races, offering glorious rural views over Pen y Fan, a testing (rather than torturous
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Marathon Race-Week Q+A: Liz Yelling
By Liz Yelling on 17/04/2009 16:08:07
Double Olympian - and Lucozade Sport Super Six mentor - Liz Yelling answers your frequently-asked marathon questions
should feel easy to start with, and getting your pace right at the start of the race will affect how strongly you finish. Starting off too fast uses your energy up too quickly and will slow you down in the latter stages. If you fuel up effectively
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Readers' Top 10 UK Races: Beginner-Friendliness
By on 25/02/2010 11:46:21
The most beginner-friendly British races of 2009 - as voted by you, the runners who ran them
staging of the race."An absolutely fantastic race for everyone - this is definitely one to put on your to-do list and is an easier way of running the streets of London without having to enter the London Marathon. The scenery is fantastic and the spectators
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Pocket Race Guide - March
By Alice Palmer on 26/02/2009 10:21:16
Featuring... Duchy Marathon, Fradley 10K, Dentdale 14, Hastings Half-Marathon, Military 10K (and 5K), Marwell Zoo 10K
(Warwickshire, March 7) Give this new addition to the racing calendar a try - its flat rural road course might just be among the flattest you'll encounter this year. Wright Hassall Leamington Regency 10K, April 5 Filling Up Fast…Wright Hassall
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