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Forum vs Dartmoor Discovery: Blame the dinosaur!
By RichK on 15/06/2005 12:24:57
13 per cent of the field at the 2005 32-mile Dartmoor Discovery were RW forumites. Read about the training... the hills... the celebrations and, er, the selfless litter-picking
exchanged a few words about how we only had five miles to go and we had ages yet before we’d be over the previous year’s time, Trin started running again. I tried, but very soon I had cramp in both calfs and both thighs. I was in agony, but I pressed on
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Six Secrets Of Successful Runners
By Matt Barbour on 23/10/2009 14:10:39
What really improves running performance? We asked the top elites and their trainers how you can get the most out of your quality workouts
, then step back to your starting point, contracting your glutes, quads and calves as you do. One-legged squats Using your back foot for balance, lower your front leg so your upper thigh is parallel to the floor. Keep your knee behind your front foot. Press
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My 2005 London Marathon
By Runner's World on 19/04/2005 23:04:38
How was it for you? - Quotes and pictures from London 05
an RW pace band for 3:45 and found myself up on all the times by 17 mins... but at 20 miles my thighs were killing and I slowed down. I didn't walk because I knew I wouldn't be able to start again.I stuck to the 3:45 training programme religiously
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My 2005 London Marathon
By Runner's World on 19/04/2005 23:04:39
How was it for you? - Quotes and pictures from London 05
.From 11 miles my left thigh began to cramp and I seriously doubted whether I would make it round. However, five and a half hours flew by fairly quickly. Sure it hurt, but the huge roars from the amazing crowd, the fantastic weather and the knowledge
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Six Weeks to Stronger Swimming
By on 18/11/2009 14:28:51
Transform your swimming in just six weeks with this simple plan
. Try to glide forward, in the same way you would if you were ice-skating. "Think about stroking all the way forward and pulling all the way back past your thigh. This will also help with your breathing."Try to keep your mind focused as you pull through
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Seven Steps To Better Swimming Technique
By Matt Bean and Ethan Boldt on 23/11/2009 17:04:32
If you think that swimming is your weakest link, this expert advice will help you to keep up with the triathlon pack
than large, flailing kicks, which disengage your hips and thighs. Think of your legs as extensions of your core, bending your knee only slightly. The Drill: FIN SPRINTS Wearing foot fins, push off the wall on your back, with your arms stretched above
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Novice Know-how
By on 18/11/2009 11:55:40
More and more races are introducing novice waves, but you still need to know what to do even before you step into the water
on the left side and repeat rolling it off. Pull the upper part of the wetsuit down to your waist, then run to transition.As you reach your bike pull the wetsuit from the side over the hips and down the thighs. Then move from one leg to the other, lowering
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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
-second rest)30-second left-side bridge. Lie on your side with your legs straight, one on top of the other. Prop yourself up with your forearm, keeping it perpendicular to your body. Lift your hip and thigh and maintain a straight line (15-second rest)30
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Burning Desire
By Dave Kuehls on 26/05/2004 11:20:48
One of the best ways to lose a few pounds is to rev up your metabolism and burn more calories - even when you sleep. Here are 14 easy ways to do it
, and eating less, which is not so good. But the result is that you have even less energy and you’re really, really hungry. Worse, you see no change around the middle, much less in your thighs. At this point, you throw in the towel and stuff yourself because
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Lunchtime Training Specials
By on 23/11/2009 16:14:03
Make the most of your lunch break with these speedy sessions
-second rest)• 30-second left-side bridge. Lie on your side with your legs straight, one on top of the other. Prop yourself up with your forearm, keeping it perpendicular to your body. Lift your hip and thigh and maintain a straight line (15-second rest
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