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Six Secrets Of Successful Runners (Preview)
By Matt Barbour on 23/10/2009 14:43:45
What really improves running performance? We asked the top elites and their trainers how you can get the most out of your quality workouts (non-subscriber preview)
Colgan. Elite Secret # 2: Get LooseElite runners take their warm-up seriously. "You need to spend at least 20 to 30 minutes warming up, jogging two to three miles interspersed with dynamic strides and drills," says Richard Holt, elite coach at momentumsports
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Heart Rate Training: Find Your Maximum Heart Rate
By Joe Dunbar on 05/06/2000 10:56:31
Developing a training programme involves measuring just how hard your heart can work - but it's not as simple as you might think
're healthy and well clear of injury and infection.Ensure that your transmitter belt is attached securely and dampen the electrodes.Warm up thoroughly for the task.If your heart rate monitor records data, set the recording interval to five seconds and view
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London Half 2004 - Going Fast
By Runner's World on 19/11/2003 13:00:44
The Adidas Flora London Half-Marathon is back - and over 2300 people have entered so far!
It was the most talked-about new race of this year. It took 9000 runners round the legendary Grand Prix motor racing track at Silverstone, Northants. It's the official warm-up race of the Flora London Marathon - and most importantly, it was a
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Run Your Best Mile
By Sam Murphy on 27/08/2010 10:19:32
Easy steps to a faster finish
Get properly warmed upWarm up thoroughly before your mile time trial and race. Jog for 10 minutes or so and then perform some strides. It's fine to do some mobilisations and dynamic stretches, but don't hold static stretches - research shows
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Q+A: Why do my heels clip at the end of a long run?
By on 20/09/2011 10:00:00
warm-up will help you think about correct technique. Include a few drills in your warm-up routine to improve muscle memory and train your body to move in the correct way.Conditioning training throughout the year will help keep you strong enough
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RW's 4-Week 10K Schedule, 3 Days Per Week
By Sean Fishpool and Bud Baldaro on 06/05/2000 11:44:57
Only a month to train for your 10K? Here's the solution
Rest 2M easy, then 8 x 400m or 80 secs fast, with 400m or 2-3 min jog recoveries, then 2M easy Rest Rest Rest 5-7M easy, inc 10 x 100m strides 5M easyWeek 2 Rest 2M warm-up, then 6 x 600m or 2-mins, with 400m or 3-min jog recoveries, then 2M cool
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How to run your best 10K race
By Owen Anderson on 06/05/2002 11:20:05
The 10K strategies that are proven by research
Standfirst: Author: Owen AndersonPics:Issue date: racing secrets bookletKeywords: uan73-->Its vital to warm up thoroughly before a 10K race. A good warm-up enhances the power of your leg muscles, increases the flow of blood to your heart muscles
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Q+A: Can running help my exercise-induced asthma?
By Patrick Milroy on 01/03/2007 16:54:41
Our experts answer real-life questions
– will occur. If peak flow is reduced by more than 10 per cent by exercise, your GP will diagnose EIA.The cause of EIA is unknown, though low air humidity and temperature may act as triggers. Conversely, inhaling warm humid air will lessen the chance
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RW's Ultimate Marathon: Marathon checklists
By on 12/04/2011 09:03:13
What to do, what to take
pace plan and ideally written it upside down on your race number where you can see it Got plenty of sleep Stayed off your feet Eaten well and kept your fluid levels topped up Decided exactly where to meet your friends or family after the finish
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Q+A: How can I overcome these pre-race nerves?
By Hal Higdon on 09/09/2000 10:02:10
Our experts answer real-life questions
. Familiarity breeds confidence.Routine Another way to relax is to have a specific warm-up routine before every race. For example, jog a mile or two, stretch in a quiet area, pop to the loo, run a few strides, listen to some music, then go to the line. Keep a
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