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RW Mini-Test: Recovery Drinks
By Alice Palmer on 23/02/2009 17:34:34
RW tests products from For Goodness Shakes, Maximuscle, SIS and Lucozade Sport
hard exercise. SIS REGO had the lowest calorie count, protein and carbohydrate content of the products we tested, with a carbohydrate: protein ratio close to 2:1. SIS REGO is available as powder in a variety of sizes: individual 50g sachets, as well
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Pocket Race Guide - January
By Alice Palmer on 28/12/2008 18:30:06
Featuring... Folksworth 15, Les Witton Memorial 10, Not the Roman IX, G3 10K series, Ferriby 10
…Asics Watford Half-Marathon (Hertfordshire, February 1) This popular event follows Hertfordshire's country lanes up some testing climbs on a rewarding course The Children's Mutual Tunbridge Wells Half-Marathon (Kent, February 15) Be part of the 26th staging
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Pocket Race Guide - May
By Alice Palmer on 30/04/2009 10:47:12
Featuring... Hinckley Half-Marathon, South Cheshire 20, Heroes 10K, Ramsbury Circuit 5, Raby Castle 10K, Saab Salomon Turbo X Surrey Hill
Closing Soon...Tri Nations vs UK 10K (Berkshire, May 2) Grab the chance to don your country’s colours and chase a PB over this super-fast, flat lakeside course. Silverstone Grand Prix 10K (Northamptonshire, May 5) Test yourself over two laps
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Spring Into Action
By Alice Palmer on 06/03/2009 13:56:27
Give your running a spring clean with these top training tips
good idea to do a sweat test (weigh yourself before and after your run to see how much fluid you've lost). As the temperature increases, your body will lose more fluid as sweat, leaving you more at risk of dehydration, and a sweat test will let you know
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Pocket Race Guide: Spring 20-Milers
By Alice Palmer on 01/03/2010 08:00:00
Go long (or prepare for going longer) - track down one of the top 20-mile races around the country this spring
, you'll face hills aplenty - and be prepared for the testing climb on the return leg of this out-and-back course.A field of hardened fans and some vocal support from marshals and local people give the race a warm atmosphere, as do the plentiful supplies
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Pocket Race Guide: Spring 10Ks
By Alice Palmer on 08/04/2010 16:50:35
Whether you're a first-time racer or seasoned pro, challenge yourself with one of these 10K races taking place in April and May
up where the inaugural event left off, following the same lanes, bridleways and footpaths and boasting panoramic views over the beautiful Pennine landscape. As you explore the moors above Sowerby Bridge, you'll encounter testing inclines and plenty
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Pocket Race Guide - December
By Alice Palmer on 26/11/2008 10:37:49
Featuring... London Santa Run 6K, GRIM 8, Thompson Brothers Stockport 10, Bedford Harriers Half-Marathon, Staffforshire Moorlands Xmas Cracker 8, North Pier Boxing Day 10K, Glynneath 5, Box Hill Knacker Cracker 10K
, this testing one-lap road race is notoriously 'undulating', with first-time runners surprised by the two hills' twists, turns and false summits. Something else that draws runners from around the country to the Stockport 10 is its famously eccentric goody bag
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Readers' Top 10 UK Races: PB Potential
By Alice Palmer on 26/03/2009 09:51:00
The most PB-friendly British races of 2008 - as voted by you, the runners who ran them
and lakeside views, it’s the perfect location for putting your PBs to the test around Dorney’s parkland paths.The Dorney Dash 10K is a veteran fixture and has been sending satisfied entrants home happy with PBs for over 25 years. Meanwhile, the Asthma UK 10K
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Pocket Race Guide - July
By Alice Palmer on 30/06/2009 17:40:19
Featuring... Buxton Carnival 5, Chronicle Winchester City Centre 5K, Swanage Half-Marathon, Sherwood Pines 10K, Dinosaur 10K, Kymin Dash 7.1, Wizard 5
) Head to the Peak District for an exhilarating mix of challenging climbs and festival fun. The Buxton Carnival 5 has been going strong for over 30 years, offering a road course complete with testing uphill slogs and long downhill slopes – so make sure
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60-Second Guide: Rest and Recovery
By Alice Palmer on 23/02/2009 15:26:35
Become a better runner even after you've pulled off your trainers with these quick and easy recovery tips
to drink 500ml of water or diluted juice as soon as you get back from a run. For more precise hydration, try a sweat test. Weigh yourself immediately before and after your run - the difference will tell you how much fluid you have lost during that session
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