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Weird And Wonderful
By Runner's World on 10/11/2003 12:30:37
From Aquajoggers to Saharan sun hats to parachutes... here are some unlikely but useful additions to your kit
There are some pieces of running kit you simply wouldn’t dream of doing without. Shoes specifically designed for your particular foot type, technical T-shirts that keep you dry on even the hottest days, or a stopwatch that also tells you how hard
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Ironman Podcasts
By Alison King on 18/11/2009 12:15:06
In the beginning, training for an Ironman was a lonely business for the elite few who chose the sport, but as more and more people became involved, technology began to catch up with their needs and has helped change the way triathletes train
Entertainment on the move wasn't always as easy as it is today. Three years ago, when Bevan James Eyles was training for Ironman New Zealand, listening to the radio was his only option. His running and cycling routes stuck to town boundaries to keep
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RW Reader Heart-Rate Monitor Test
By Runner's World on 24/10/2007 06:49:39
RW members test products from Cardiosport and Timex
Training with a heart-rate monitor may no longer be the preserve of the elite, but choosing a model perfectly suited to your needs and budget can still be a minefield of technical jargon and seductive (read expensive) features if you’re uncertain
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A Matter Of Course
By Nicola Joyce on 01/07/2010 16:25:24
The more you know about a race course, the better your chances of performing at your best
Preparation is vital for a triathlete. It's a sport that takes up a lot of time, demands skill in three disciplines, calls for a careful diet and contains specific technical factors that must be mastered. You might, after all this, be inclined
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Outdoor Summer Sessions
By Ross Chainey on 23/11/2009 15:28:43
It's summer, so take advantage of long days, occasional sunshine and warmer water. In short, it's time for some serious outdoor sessions
."Summer lovin'Emma Smith, a European Duathlon champion, agrees: "Winter training is about getting on with it, but summer puts a spring in my step and puts me in a better mood."There is a reason for this sense of wellbeing and feeling that you can put in greater
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TW Interviews: Craig Alexander
By AJ Johnson on 04/10/2010 18:16:50
Two-time Ironman World Champion Craig Alexander may have nothing left to prove. But that won’t stop him.
bothered me; I know what I have to do. Do you have a coach?I’ve been working with Mat Steinmetz with Retul [a bike-fitting company and one of Alexander’s sponsors]. He makes sure new bikes are set up right and he gives me feedback with training. Technically
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Triathlon Training - Swimming
By on 19/06/2006 12:28:03
Jump in at the deep end with our lowdown on swim training and how it can help your running
-turned-triathlete and the author of The Triathlete's Training Bible (VeloPress, 2004). "Swimming tends to stretch you out, whereas running tends to compress you." Running, of course, is a high-impact, primarily lower-body activity, while swimming is a full-body activity that
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Spring In Your Steps
By on 18/11/2009 10:30:06
It's time to pick up the pace and get ready for race season
," says Tom Orange, Senior Technical Representative at ASICS.9. It's all in the mindSo much of triathlon preparation is mind over matter - or should that be matter over mind? You know that training matters, but you also mind the pain. Dr Thompson says
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Reach Your Peak for Race Day
By on 18/11/2009 13:26:05
Don't just plod your way through the last few training weeks before a rece - these sessions are the ideal opportunity to sharpen your speed and help you reach your physical and mental peak just in time for race day
You've run countless miles, spent hours in the pool and pedalled until your bike feels like it's a part of your body, but unless you put yourself through some training sessions designed to help you hit your peak in time for race day, your efforts
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Best of Gear
By Runner's World on 15/08/2003 12:38:40
Highlights and frequently asked questions from our Gear forum - plus RW gear test reports
Monitors RW TEST REPORT - Finger On The Pulse (12 HRM's) - May 03 HRMs - Nike vs othersHRM - Polar A3 - automatic training zonesHRM - Polar M52 vs M51HRM - which to choose?HRM - Polar S-Series - which to choose?HRM - which to choose?HRM use - transmitter
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