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Train Smarter, Not Harder
By on 24/11/2009 17:07:13
Becoming a better triathlete is not about finding more time to train, it's about using the time you do have to greater effect
was second at last year's Ironman UK 70.3 and is hoping for a top-five finish at the full Ironman this year. Or family-man Eamonn Deane, who is the reigning 24-hour Cycle Time Trial National Champion and has this to say: "In the early 1990s I wanted to win
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Finish Fine
By Dr Victor Thompson on 18/11/2009 12:32:03
As the triathlon season draws to a close it's only natural to feel a little deflated, but with these tips and tactics you'll be able to come back even stronger next year
to maintain your fitness and have some fun. Scenic cyclosportives (long-distance bike events) abound at this time of year. Alternatively, you could enter an adventure race or improve your personal best in a bike time trial or running race. Dusting off your
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Setting Goals for Next Season
By on 18/11/2009 12:32:49
Now that the days are becoming shorter and colder you should be making plans for next season. How well you perform in 2010 will depend on the daily, midway and long-term goals you set yourself now
work, based on a 40K time-trial speed; and on Wednesday, incorporating bike-run workouts into your training for one hour. For an experienced triathlete, Monday's session could be a pyramid swim of 3.8K focusing on technique and different muscle groups
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Join The Club (Preview)
By Matt Barbour on 26/11/2008 11:49:14
Thinking about signing up with a running club? Whether you're a beginner or an elite, here's all you need to know before you commit (non-subscriber preview)
their goals over time as a runner, you need to make sure there's a group, at least at the start, that's on the same wavelength as you," says Fraser Smart from Kirkintilloch Olympians (kirkintillocholympians.co.uk). All clubs will claim to be 'friendly
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The Family Way
By Andy Richardson on 19/12/2006 11:38:13
Find out how family running can pay dividends - for everyone
running and that often means getting muddy. All runners of 11 and older can compete for the club in a local cross-country league and on the last Saturday of each month TPRC holds its own time trial over a 2.25km course. "This event rewards improvement
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Heroes of Running Awards 2009
By Runner's World on 12/01/2009 09:52:40
Your chance to nominate outstanding individuals (across six different categories) who make you exceptionally proud of your sport
Last year's winners, from above clockwise: Mick and Phil Curry; veteran Ron Hill; cancer survivor Keith Passingham; rising international star Steph TwellEach time we lace up our shoes, we explore new territory—not just on the road but within
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Heroes Of Running 2009
By on 24/04/2009 11:13:48
Sponsored by Aviva. Join us in recognising the outstanding individuals who make us exceptionally proud of our sport
Every time we lace up our shoes, we explore new territory – not just on the road, but within ourselves. When we churn out a finishing kick on spent legs or push ourselves miles further than we ever thought we'd go, we're uncovering hidden strengths
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Look, Feel And Run Your Best
By on 01/01/2009 00:00:00
Whatever your goals are for the year, this guide will help you look, feel and run your best
racers, or an equally difficult distance to master for an experienced athlete.Training Schedules | 10 Steps to 5K Success10K The UK’s most popular racing distance - a logical step-up from the shorter 5K, or a testing time trial for the more fleet
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Winter Training Tips
By on 18/11/2009 17:21:18
Come rain, hail, sleet or snow - or all four - these tips from the top will help keep you in shape during winter
, it's time for 'fourth gear': do maximal sessions like 4x2K track runs and 10-mile time trials." - Will Clarke"Winter is the time to work on weaknesses, make changes and try new ideas. Winter training is about flexibility and compromise, so do not set
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Join The Club
By Matt Barbour on 26/11/2008 11:01:01
Thinking about signing up with a running club? Whether you're a beginner or an elite, here's all you need to know before you commit
't as fit or as fast can really boost your motivation (but don't rub it in) at the same time as giving you an easier run when your body needs a break. And the process of giving advice and support actually makes you analyse your own running more too. Paula
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