on running, swimming, and chess performances, Fair has found that chess masters age like fine wine. "Chess shows much less deterioration than the physical activities," he writes. No surprise, perhaps, but the stats do back him up. Chess masters lose
:40:04, still the Hawaii record, after first swimming 2.4 miles and then cycling 112 miles.Always a strong runner, Allen had a lightbulb moment one year at the Cherry Blossom 10-Mile in Washington, D.C. in the USA. He was warming up, doing some strides, when he
much physical discomfort to get bored so I play mind games to keep going."fat buddha: "Pah, he ought to try a Decaman - 10 Ironman race distances. Swim 24 miles, bike 1120 miles and run 262 miles (10 maras) - all within 14 days..."
(provided I get the OK) from my six-week check up. When I say running I mean jogging and walking initially, taking it very slowly. I managed to run whilst pregnant up to the six-month point and then carried on swimming and using CV equipment for another
would work at increasing mileage or intensity. 2. Branch out. Learn to swim, ride a bike, join the pilates class, take out/make better use of a gym membership. Avoiding discouragement is part of the job. Practice at this also means that when the race
but you are probably best to stick to liquids while running and swimming to avoid stomach upsets. Ready-made isotonic sports drinks are perfect for the job but you could also try any of the handy drinks and snacks outlined in this table. Clever carb
Added Features 5 TOTAL 34 Polar RS800CX, £359.50 Contact www.polarelectro.co.uk The most expensive device on test. Designed for cycling, running and swimming, its different functions will attract multi-sport athletes. It gives data on heart rate
www.finisinc.com Swimming is great cross-training, and now you don’t have to miss out on your favourite motivational tunes. With bone conduction technology, the SwiMP3 will play your top tracks crystal clear as well as loud. Its basic functions
over the Cheshire plain towards the Jodrell Bank telescope. There’s even a swimming pool at the finish to ease tired limbs – the icing on the cake for hard-working runners.More half-marathon highlights... Dunstable Downs Half-Marathon (September
-long festival in Cambeltown and the Mull of Kintyre. As well as the main event, the organizers lay on a dizzying array of events - many of them free. There's an open-top bus tour of the route the day before the race, free swimming, boat tours and an excursion
