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Lisbon Half-Marathon
By Andy Dixon on 06/05/2009 10:50:21
Get ready for the run of your life - chase your PB through Portugal's capital along the stunning River Tagus
Malkovich, Bica do Sapato (bicadosapato.com) does modern takes on Portuguese classics in a converted riverside warehouse. WARM-UP Just west of the city centre, Monsanto Park is a 1,000-hectare forested oasis brimming with keep-fit trails and footpaths.
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Turbo Your Transition
By on 23/11/2009 16:54:00
With some training, timing and a little thought, you can make the transition from bike to run without losing too many precious seconds
-backed can be as harmful as letting your spine droop, since both these postures take some of the give out of your body's natural suspension system. This means real pain in the lower lumbar region, especially on bumpy trails and cross-country rides
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Pocket Race Guide: Spring 20-Milers
By Alice Palmer on 01/03/2010 08:00:00
Go long (or prepare for going longer) - track down one of the top 20-mile races around the country this spring
setting, but once you head out onto the well-maintained paths of the Taff Trail towards Abercynon you'll be blown away by the unspoilt scenery that abounds along the route.Admire the Taff and Cynon Valleys before turning back towards Merthyr. Along the way
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Get Started: 30 Essential Tips
By Selene Yeager on 14/01/2011 10:23:42
Start your journey to becoming a runner with 30 of our top tips
' and therefore safer, but they have their issues. A treadmill gives a slight shimmy when the belt impacts the base, which can contribute to shin problems. Dirt and trails can be uneven and have dangerous holes and ruts. Keep it varied: maybe hit the pavement
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Ground Rules (Preview)
By Sam Murphy on 29/07/2010 12:43:41
Tired of tramping over Tarmac? There are plenty of other running surfaces to tackle, to banish boredom and benefit your body. Here’s how to get the best out of them.
cadence. Jog back down and catch your breath. Aim for 5-12 ascents, depending on the gradient and length of the dune.Exercises for running on sandSubscribers can discover how to make the most of grass and trail running in the full article. If you'd like
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Discover Your Food Personality
By Ashley Gartland, Ruth Emmett on 20/10/2010 13:24:28
Every runner has a food personality - find out yours and make the most of it.
pasta with vegetables), and stock your gym bag, desk and car with healthy snacks such apples or trail-mixes.Restrictive eaterCareful eaters want to stay lean, so they save calories wherever they can and choose low-fat foods. But dieters often cut out too
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Pocket Race Guide - Easter Bank Holiday Races
By on 17/03/2011 15:26:40
Make the most of the flurry of bank holidays this Easter with our pick of the best British races.
-earned feast of chocolate after speeding around Stanwick Lakes Country Park. Fly over flat trails through the scenic nature reserve, which has an abundance of wildlife and a history of settlement dating back to prehistoric times. Bring the whole family along
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Races of the Year 2010: Other Distances
By on 20/01/2011 09:58:38
Prefer something a little bit different? Check out our collection of 2010's best races over unusual distances.
30KKent, June 19Find out more.13. Canterbury 10Kent, January 30Enter online now.14. Bupa Great South Run 10Hampshire, October 3015. Eridge Park 10 Trail Challenge16. Puma Hellrunner: Hell Up North17. The Hogs Back 818. Adidas Thunder Run 24Hr
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What's The Damage? (Preview)
By Roy Stevenson on 09/08/2010 14:38:23
Unless you’re a very lucky or very resilient triathlete you will suffer an injury at some point. The question is how to deal with it when it happens.
help. Avoid gradients and run on soft, level surfaces like grass or trails.Always ice the affected area after you run or cycle. Gently stretch the affected area with one or two stretches. Hold each stretch for 15 to 30 seconds. And check your running
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Running for Friends
By Mark Street 2 on 31/05/2011 16:44:15
the worst winter for some years I trained. Through snow, rain and hail in freezing temperatures I ran the Monsal Trail to my office most days and then at the weekends hit the Peak District routes where I now live and work.The London Marathon came first
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