pairs of plain white cotton socks. But socks arent just there to keep your feet warm The HILLY Clothing Company, one of the leading suppliers of technical running socks, has a unique range of products that are specially made for long-distance running
works double-time to shift excess heat produced by working muscles during training. As the mercury rises, so does that cooling effort. And if your body struggles to keep up, you can suffer from dehydration or heat illnesses, such as cramp and heat
As we wave goodbye to summer, now is the time to invest in your most important piece of gear: new running shoes. Our Autumn/Winter 2011 Shoe Guide includes a bumper crop of 24 new shoes, as well as reviews and technical information on each
Spring is well and truly here, along with the kind of beautiful weather that just calls out for new running shoes. Our Spring/Summer 2012 Shoe Guide includes a bumper crop of 34 new shoes, as well as reviews and technical information on each.The RW
to finishTechnical process goal: not taking any walking breaksPerformance goal: finishing in a certain timeVary Your TrainingEveryone has sessions they dislike more than others - hill repeats, long runs in marathon training, speedwork. But these dreaded
pivotal role in the local community, perhaps demonstrated by a commitment to race organisation in the area, training programmes or other social events. It has an outstanding record of race success in relation to the size of the club
dream for anyone taking swimming seriously in adulthood? Help requiredStudying the world's best swimmers doesn't offer much insight, either. I have no sense of who has the best technical stroke and the subtlety of why one person is moving faster than
do you need to train a week to see improvement? Our panel of five beginners reveal how they took their first tentative steps - and how to pick up the pace.Getting StartedIf you're already quite active you could head out for a slowish run straight away
take to limit them, or even keep them at bay.A common problemExercise-induced nausea, to use the technical term, is common in endurance athletes. "There can be many causes and contributing circumstances, and there is a large component of individuality
to acclimatise. If arriving early isn't possible, choose a race closer to home that offers conditions as close as possible to those you've trained in.Favourite Position A little time spent analysing your position on the bike could translate to huge time savings
