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Racing Basics
By Runner's World on 30/07/2002 16:19:27
From finding a race to planning your strategy - from the people who learnt the hard way
with you wherever you go. Have a tried-and tested pre-run supper, and if its a long race (half-marathon or more), take special care to eat plenty of low-fat, high-carbohydrate food during the day, such as bread and pasta. But dont get bloated.Dont plan a
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RW Pacers: Leading the Way
By Andy Dixon on 30/03/2011 12:37:32
Find out why joining one of our pacing groups is so rewarding, for you and us
the need to carry a flag for up to five hours (we experimented with balloons but they failed the windy day test). Above all, the pacers are also part cheerleader, part psychiatrist - they can spend hours during the race encouraging and reassuring scores
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Beat Your Racing Fears
By Bob Cooper on 22/11/2011 10:00:00
Blitz those race-day nerves and shine with confidence at your next event
in calories and still hit the wall, it means you ran a pace your body wasn't prepared to handle," says Rainsberger. Race-pace training runs and 'test' races are tools you can use to decide on the ideal pace. Still, many runners miscalculate, and Rainsberger
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Improve Your Swim Start
By Courtney Johnson on 09/03/2011 10:19:32
Hundreds of people, one starting point. What do you do?
It is normal to have mixed feelings about the swim portion of a triathlon. Even experienced triathletes can feel nervous about the washing machine-experience that is the swim start. But with the right guidance you can make a first-class start.Test
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BIG Half-Marathon Index
By on 22/06/2009 10:28:25
Tackle your first (or next) half-marathon with the help of our best hints, tips and training schedules
schedule aimed at the Great North Run in late September. Our weekly half-marathon email will keep you on top of your training, and on course for a best-ever race-day performance. Each bite-sized bulletin will contain a digest of your schedule (sub-1
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Race Day Pacing Strategies
By Alison Hamlett on 22/02/2007 15:16:43
On race day, smart pacing can make the difference between triumph and disaster. Reach your potential with these suggested strategies
Leading the field: Paula RadcliffeThe Athens Olympic Marathon in 2004 was meant to be Paula Radcliffe's race. Since her marathon debut in London in 2002 the British world record holder had never been defeated over the distance. Certainly the Kenyans
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Improve Your Base Fitness
By Steve Lumley on 19/11/2009 17:56:53
To swim, bike and run faster and for longer, you must work on your advanced fitness, but you neglect the basics at your peril
can never utilise fat quickly enough to provide all the energy you'll need in races, but the more fat you burn, the less of your precious carbohydrates you'll need to use.Also, you will improve the circulatory abilities of the exercising muscles
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The Racing Year
By Alice Palmer on 27/03/2009 10:00:00
Planning the perfect year of competition
Every year there are thousands of races in Britain, ranging from 5K charity jogs to ultra events and with options over trail, countryside, fell, track and road. Some runners cram in races every weekend, but if you want to maximise your
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10K Problem - 10K Solution
By Sean Fishpool and Bud Baldaro on 06/05/2002 12:01:56
But I've never raced that far; but I hate speedwork; and more
Standfirst: Author: Sean Fishpool and Bud BaldaroPics: Tim De FriscoIssue date: sep99 / Perfect 10 panelKeywords:--Problem:I’ve never raced that far beforeSolution:No problem. First of all, remind yourself that if you can walk six miles, you
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Reader To Reader: Ultra Training
By Jane Hoskyn on 04/11/2006 14:57:13
Just how do you go about training for a race longer than a marathon? Here's what you said...
of ultras and mountain races in the past 15 years, including half tour of Mont Blanc in August this year. My advice would be not to overdo the mileage. You can never really train for a 50-mile race by doing a 50-mile training run, as you would just get
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