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Sex Machine
By Judith Hurrell on 01/07/2010 14:28:47
Ignore the spoilsports who say it’s taboo – a steamy session before the big race could significantly improve your performance
hormone high: Jannini's studies have proven that sex raises testosterone levels, which boosts competitive spirit. Jannini's prescribed dosage? "Complete, satisfactory sexual intercourse the evening before race day."Girls on topThere's even better news
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No Pain, All Gain
By Christie Aschwanden on 30/03/2009 14:24:56
Prep your body and mind to handle anything your run can throw at it
my mileage and practised running above 14,000 feet, but still I'd limped home after aggravating an old Achilles injury. Today I was ready for a charmed third try. I was fit, healthy and confident of a top-10 finish. Maybe I'd even break three hours
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Life After Birth
By Runner's World on 26/05/2004 15:11:51
Child benefit... three real-life stories of how giving birth can improve your running
Sonia O’Sullivan achieved a 5K personal best eight months after having her second baby. Norwegian marathon runner Ingrid Kristiansen was out there winning races just four months after giving birth. In fact, last year’s World Championships was awash
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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)
my mileage and practised running above 14,000 feet, but still I'd limped home after aggravating an old Achilles injury. Today I was ready for a charmed third try. I was fit, healthy and confident of a top-10 finish. Maybe I'd even break three hours
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Run Like A Dream (Preview)
By Matt Barbour on 29/12/2008 09:16:22
Make sleep the sharpest training tool in your box to take your running to a new level (non-subscriber preview)
big race or long run. "With impaired glycogen synthesis, runners can't get their glycogen stores as high, which means they may hit the wall sooner during longer runs or races than if they were well-rested," says Horne.Other studies have revealed
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Where It Hurts
By Christie Aschwanden on 30/03/2009 12:00:52
Ten ways a runner can feel the burn - and then deal with it
DEHYDRATION Ouch You're parched, your mouth is full of cotton balls, and your heart races. Science Plain and simple: You've lost too much fluid. Cure Drink! Water is best to quench the thirst, but drink what you crave. HITTING THE RED ZONE
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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.
. Important building blocks in a runner's diet are salt, potassium and magnesium, so when they are lacking a runner is prone to calf cramps. Leg cramps occur at night because we don't drink water or top up our electrolytes in our sleep.What's the cure? Gentle
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Focus on Eyewear
By on 18/11/2009 12:20:45
When it comes to chasing faster triathlon times, investing in the right gear can make all the difference. And yet there's one piece of kit many triathletes overlook - eyewear
the slickest tri-suit.But despite concentrating on the minutiae, there's one important element of performance that many triathletes have little control over: eyesight. Whether you have 20-20 vision or wear specs as thick as bottle tops, getting your eyewear
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Caffeine, or not caffeine? (Preview)
By Judi Ketteler on 02/10/2007 16:06:18
A recent study raised concerns about caffeine and exercise. What's a coffee lover to do? (non-subscriber preview)
to concentrate — not to mention more energised for a five-miler. On top of that, coffee's high antioxidant content has been attributed to reducing the risk of diabetes, heart disease and Parkinson's disease, and caffeine has been linked to aiding fat metabolism
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The Runner's Survival Guide
By Martha Schindler on 16/05/2005 16:11:04
There are many physical challenges on the run. Here's how to keep them to a minimum
a novice who grabs three or four cups of water at every drinks station during a long race, or who chugs too much water on a long training run."Now what? If you're far from home when dizziness strikes, make a phone call that’ll get you a lift home
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