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Forum v Ironman Switzerland 2009
By Runner's World on 04/08/2009 11:57:39
Find out how more than 50 globe-trotting Pirates fared when they headed to Zurich for the 13th staging of Switzerland's annual Ironman competition
that I've done an IM. As we waited by the lake at the start, the tears started coming but my wonderful sherpa Aitch just hugged me tight and told me I wasn't alone. I didn't hear the gun, I just saw people swimming and joined in. I held myself back
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RW's Ultimate Marathon Schedule: Get You Round
By on 07/05/2000 19:03:13
The best 16-week marathon schedule you'll find anywhere
runs are the time to experiment with your kit (do you prefer shorts or tights; long-sleeved or short-sleeved shirts), experiment with how to drink water and how much to drink, and experiment with energy drinks, gels and bars.And remember, the goal
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Beginning Running: The First Of Many Miles
By Amby Burfoot on 16/01/2004 14:41:28
RW USA Editor Amby Burfoot with a friendly overview of how to get started and what to expect as a new runner
and soft paths are preferable to hard surfaces.Regardless of where you decide to walk and run, do some light stretching before you begin the workout. Stretching reduces muscle tightness and allows for a more comfortable stride action.The Next Level: Racing
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Set Realistic Goals And Achieve Them
By Ben Hewitt on 02/01/2007 08:57:17
Improve your sprint finish, injury-proof your body, better your pace... let us help you set realistic goals and show you how to achieve them
the floor with both dumbbells. Extend your left leg backwards for balance. Now return to the starting position. Repeat 10-15 times before changing legs. Concentrate on keeping your abs tight and your posture neutral throughout this movement.For hip stability
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Reader to Reader: Ch-ch-changes
By Jane Hoskyn on 25/03/2007 14:23:37
Can you, and should you, change your running style? Here's what you thought
. It does help me to avoid some injuries, but it makes me extremely susceptible to tight calves and stress fractures of the metatarsals. The natural method of shock absorbtion happens during the heel strike phase, which obviously you don't benefit from as a
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Fast Legs, Firm Abs
By Kelly Pate Dwyer on 03/09/2007 10:00:13
Outdoor cross-training circuits will make you a stronger, fitter runner - no gym required
. Keeping abs tight and hips lifted off the ground, bring your top elbow toward the ground. Do five repetitions on each side, then repeat the abs sequence.Side plank: great for core stabilityRun for three minutes. Start slowly; build to a rate of perceived
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No Pain, All Gain (Preview)
By Christie Aschwanden on 30/03/2009 14:24:26
Prep your body and mind to handle anything your run can throw at it (non-subscriber preview)
physiologist Jonathan Dugas, co-author of the blog Science of Sport (sportsscientists.com). Researchers call this sensation a rating of perceived exertion (PE). You feel it as fatigue in your legs, tightness in your chest, soreness in your muscles, aching
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Beat Mid-Run Demons
By Ben Palfreyman on 08/07/2010 16:00:35
We all want to run and race at our best, but sometimes our bodies just won't co-operate. These tips will help you outwit some common mid-run troubles.
massage is what your muscle wants - so do this in a circular motion to try to lessen the contraction. Stretch your legs straight and tight and hold that position for as long as you can or until the pain stops. To relax your muscles, apply heat via a
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Plyometric Power
By David Morton on 29/09/2010 12:45:10
Running is a series of actions. If you could prime each one with an explosion of energy, you’d become faster. Plyometrics is your gunpowder, so pack your muscles with fire power and leave your old PBs for dead
that tightly coiled spring into an old elastic band. Plyometric training increases the tensile strength of the tissues used," says Sawyer. "Therefore you will see a reduction in injuries on top of the improvements in athletic performance, muscle economy
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ASICS Target 26.2: The Selection Day
By on 17/12/2011 12:17:43
Find out more about our selection day and how to get involved with our spring marathon campaign
as you pound the streets.- GEL-Nimbus 13 £123 (SSP)- PFM Headband £10 (SSP)- Slim-fit Winter Top £40 (SSP)- Leg Balance Tight £50 (SSP)- Kinsei Sock £11 (SSP)Buy ASICS now at sweatshop.co.uk/asicsMy ASICS - Your Training PartnerOur ASICS Target 26
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