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Extended Play: How to build a compelling playlist
By Jeff Pearlman on 12/06/2008 14:24:37
Pick the right tunes to keep you running stronger for longer
's Politik. They can propel you uphill and dig you out of ruts.Skip Repetitious electronic or trance beats. They might start to grate on you during the later miles when it takes more energy to stay fresh and motivated.Final StretchAt the end of a run
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Best Lunchtime Sessions
By on 19/11/2009 10:05:13
Can you turn your one-hour lunch break into an effective training session? The answer is yes, but it requires a little planning
and it adds variety to training,” says Dewar.10-minute gentle warm-up 15-20 minute fartlek, varying the length and time of the faster bursts10-minute easy recovery run10 minutes of stretching Dewar suggests using local landmarks such as lampposts to vary
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New Year, New You: 20 Running Resolutions
By Alice Palmer on 01/01/2010 15:50:00
20 simple ideas to help you get more from your favourite sport
If you don't have a big race in your sights, it can be hard to stay focused. Challenge yourself, or join others with weekly, monthly or annual mileage targets. By setting yourself a mileage challenge you can combine the motivation of having a target
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Spring In Your Steps
By on 18/11/2009 10:30:06
It's time to pick up the pace and get ready for race season
. "It's a good way to stay motivated, as you can see what you've done and what you have ahead of you, and can tick off the things you have achieved," she says.11. Stretch yourselfMany of us fail to stretch properly; incorporating it into your training
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Running Resolutions You Can Keep
By Runner's World on 21/12/2002 00:40:31
Pick three or four of these changes, stick to them, and watch the difference!
of assessing your progress, but sometimes it creates pressure that you just dont need.I resolve to Join a running clubWhy? A club will add structure, motivation and competition to your running, as well as adding a new social dimension to your favourite sport
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Real-Life Successes: Me? Speedwork???
By Stickless on 07/12/2005 10:03:37
Not so long ago, RW forum member Stickless thought that speedwork was something that happened to other runners. With help from her friends, she's now made it a permanent feature of her training
of speedwork. Speedwork. That is against the principles of the baggy shorts brigade. We don't do speedwork. Never mind, it will do no harm to learn about it.We got to the park, and the lesson began. On a 50-metre stretch, just practising the basics. "Lean
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Ceal Of Approval
By Catherine Lee on 19/06/2007 11:33:18
RW forumite Ceal talks to us about life as the UK's premier LV65
or lower body exercises, alternating from one day to the next. They don’t take long, but have real benefits."Stretch regularly"I think that when you get older, stretching becomes more important. Running makes your body stronger, so you need to stretch just
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Shake Up Your Running Routine
By Liz Plosser on 27/04/2011 11:51:27
Has your training hit a plateau? A fresh approach will boost your fitness and speed
cross-train, lift weights or stretch. Fast Fix: Do one of these three things once a week to increase strength and flexibility, and correct muscular imbalances.The Problem: You never race, so you run at the same (slow) pace all the time. Fast Fix: Reap
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Small Is Bountiful
By Mark Remy on 02/04/2004 11:28:45
Small changes, big rewards: 29 simple tips for training smarter and racing better
StretchesOver the last couple of years, I’ve tweaked my pre-race stretching routine after a physiotherapist friend suggested I’d get plenty of benefit from only holding my stretches for a short time,” says McMillan. “Since then, I’ve been holding stretches
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Congratulations Team Target 26.2!
By Katie Hiscock on 17/04/2013 14:51:24
loads of advice from our coaches and experts. Don’t miss:How to stretch and use a foam roller with physio Sarah Connor.Beat race-day demons with the help of sports psychologist Victor Thompson.Nutritionist Ruth McKean talks race-day nutrition and answers
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