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Strident Debate: Does stride length matter?
By Ruth Emmett on 07/10/2010 15:25:23
Does size really matter? RW finds out if extending your stride is the way forward
What's better: lots of little steps or fewer big ones? Many runners plump for the second option, as legendary running coach Jack Daniels found that faster athletes - those attracted to shorter distances - had longer average strides. So we should all
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Q+A: Is a longer stride better?
By Craig Sharp on 09/09/2000 10:02:10
Our experts answer real-life questions
Q I started running two years ago and have increased my half-marathon pace from 9:30 miling to 7:30 miling. I have noticed recently that Im using a longer, slower stride for both speedwork and general training, and my times have remained the same
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Improve Your Stride Sequence
By on 03/05/2011 10:31:41
Perfect your running technique from impact to takeoff
Researchers at Stanford University, US, analysed a single stride sequence to determine which muscles activate and when. We asked a trainer how to strengthen your weak spots so you become a better runner.1. ImpactThe key to diffusing impact
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Running: Master Your Stride
By on 04/05/2011 09:44:57
If you don't know how to run, you'll never be the triathlete you want to be
will be slower than you should be and you'll be risking injury.Look at our analysis of a single stride sequence.StrideThe most common flaw, according to many running coaches and studies, is overstriding. For most people a long stride is a bad idea - it
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UK 2002 Marathon Calendar
By Runner's World on 08/07/2000 13:34:03
Lochaber Team Strides Marathon
Lochaber Team Strides Marathon, Inverness-shire, Scotland Sunday, April 28WHY RUN IT?Speed, scenery, ScotlandRun in the shadow of Britains biggest mountain (Ben Nevis), this is surprisingly one of the UKs fastest courses.FEES£13 (SAF affiliated
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Strong and Long
By Sean Fishpool and Steve Smythe on 06/05/2002 09:31:12
4 surefire stride-improvers for mile racing
Standfirst: 4 surefire stride-improvers for mile racingAuthor: Sean Fishpool and Steve SmythePics:Issue date: aug01 /mile panelKeywords:uan59-->Theres more to running than running, as any tuned-in coach will tell you. Thats especially the case
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My VLM 2010: Brian Kent (4:22.28)
By Brian Kent on 03/05/2010 17:25:55
The wheels on my bus started falling off around Mile 22 but thankfully I managed to get back in my stride - at least my pictures show me running along The Mall!
was one of my best investments - without them, I don't think I would have finished.The wheels on my bus started falling off around Mile 22. My right toes started hurting and I had to run-walk for the next two miles. I managed to get back in my stride
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Fast tweaks: Four ways to shake up your schedule
By Dave Kuehls & Ruth Emmett on 21/08/2009 08:28:10
Elites get stronger by mixing up proven training principles. Why shouldn't you?
to improvise. Elite runners adjust the tried-and-true techniques to suit their personalities and particular needs. Here's how to do the same, netting you better fitness, faster finishes and more fun. Stride more often Elite tweak "Like most runners I do 50
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Five Ways to Boost your Running Economy
By Garth Fox on 02/08/2011 15:48:26
Get the best out of your body by boosting your running economy
VO2 max - the measure of how much oxygen your body can get to your muscles - has tended to grab all the headlines when it comes to evaluating endurance running performance. After all, it's relatively straightforward to measure, gives quantifiable data and is a decent starting po...
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24 Shortcuts To Your New PB
By Matthew Ray on 25/11/2009 17:13:40
We asked the experts for the 24 best ways to transform your race performance - and push your personal best into new territory
at the end. You need to get up to race pace earlier on and stay there. The key thing is to get your warm-up strategy right and include some faster 200m sections where you take longer strides to drive your heart rate higher. Practise your warm-up routine
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