holidays, while the cold, dark winter nights and mornings make it tough to run outside.That’s where the temperature-controlled, bright-as-sunlight gym comes in handy. Another bonus is that since you have access to both cardio and strength equipment
at each level for one minute). Total time on the treadmill: 15 minutes. Straight after, get down on the floor for 20 crunches, 20 back extensions and 20 press-ups. Or find three or four strength machines that work the upper body (chest press, biceps curl
’t stack two days of speed drills (or long-distance runs) on top of each other, you shouldn’t strength-train on consecutive days.2. Warm It Up Even on your most time-pressed days, resist the temptation to skip warming up, says Peter Churchill, a personal
available, and lighter runners may find it too firm. Etonic, though, has always held appeal for big runners and they're likely to appreciate the SC's midsole. The SC's real strength is its stability. Its broad, almost straight, last makes for an incredibly
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training regimen.You might as well skip the upper-body strength training because it doesn't do any good. In fact, it could have a negative effect. It tends to add extra bulk without enhancing oxygen transport, or building power in your leg muscles. However
Runners know how to rank their body parts. Most vulnerable? It has to be the knees. Most tortured? Feet. Most powerful? When it comes to speed, endurance and holding the strength that gets us uphill, downhill and everywhere in between, most of us
hill workouts. Don't go overboard though: climbing a steep incline of 11 to 15 per cent is more of a strength-training workout than a running one.Target Heart Rate Heart-rate zone programs are ideal for recovery runs because they force you to maintain a
by helping you cover more miles with less effort,” says strength and running coach Paul Collins, author of Dynamic Dumbbell Training (£14.94, Meyer & Meyer). “A weakness in these muscles is often a precursor to injury.”To shore up your black spots and make
take you on a journey of exploration? Our slideshow contains a whole year's worth of races to aim for, challenging your speed, stamina, strength and skill. Whether you pick and mix or take on the whole challenge, the chances are that 2011 will be your
