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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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Pumpkin, shallot and red pepper soup
By on 19/10/2011 14:55:48
Pump yourself up with some flavoursome pumpkin
No matter how scary (or otherwise) your Jack-o'-lantern is this year, you can put it to good use in this soothing soup. It's the perfect way to warm up your engine - and rev up your energy levels - before setting out to run on cold days
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TW Relay Team: Dominique's Bike Blog #8
By Dominique Brady on 01/09/2011 17:31:53
Dominique gets to grips with some 'good vibrations' with the new powerBIKE™
pedalling at 90rpm to warm up and I'm lulled into a false sense of security. Then he leans down and turns two dials; one to increase the resistance and another to start the vibrations. The first few blasts of 30-second intervals on resistance level one
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TW Race Report: Norwell Knockburn Triathlon
By Louise Steggals on 05/09/2011 12:00:00
unique selling points to bring athletes to their race. A purpose-built loch is going to take some beating.Organised by Fleet Feet triathlon club, this event gave athletes the choice of standard and sprint distances. The cloudy but warm conditions meant
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Halloumi, bean and potato salad
By on 24/08/2011 14:02:15
Injury-proof your runs with this calcium-rich summer dish
Get a delicious shot of bone-boosting vitamins and minerals with this warm green bean, halloumi and potato salad. Healthy bones make for strong joints and flexible muscles: your ticket to avoiding injury and running strong well into your later years
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Plan Early: Race Day Mental Strategies
By on 26/09/2011 10:50:54
Perform at your best on race day by practising these key mental strategies throughout your training
the file just before you start your warm-up. "You'll bring the positive emotions to your workout," says Dahlkoetter.Eliminate negativityI can't. It's too hard. I'm too slow. "Negative chatter wastes energy and can manifest as physical tension," says Hebert
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Pocket Race Guide – Quirky Distances
By Dominique Brady on 23/08/2011 10:18:58
Test your legs over a less conventional distance - a smart way to snap up a shiny new PB
the winning combination of friendly marshals and a scenic route through fields, woods and quaint villages should keep your spirits sky-high. Perfect as a warm-up for an autumn half-marathon or as a rewarding challenge in its own right, you'll head home with a
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Weathering the Season
By Ruth Emmett on 03/11/2011 10:00:00
Banish bad winter running habits and keep training all season
about 80 lux; direct sunlight 100,000 lux.)Winter Woe: Weight GainCall it the takeaway season. We tend to curl up and pile on fat in winter: the average adult gains 1.06 pounds, which accumulates over the years because they never burn it back off.* "Not
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Can You Count on Calories?
By Clint Carter on 24/08/2011 14:53:52
It’s a basic unit but it’s tied to a tricky concept. Learn these food secrets and you’ll have a much better idea of how much you should be eating.
true, 500 calories of parsnips would equal 500 calories of Mars bars. Not quite.No, there's nothing simple about calories, so we're here to clear up the confusion. (Incidentally, there are about 280 calories in a Mars bar and about 66 in 11g of parsnips
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