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Lance On The Run
By David Willey on 27/10/2006 10:07:15
It really isn't about the bike for seven-time Tour De France winner Lance Armstong as he prepares for the New York City Marathon. Here's the full version of RW's exclusive interview
the get-go, he managed expectations for New York, saying, "I just want to say I finished a marathon," and telling world record holder Paula Radcliffe, after she advised him to practice his on-the-run hydration, "Actually, I plan to just stop and drink
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RW Personal Best Awards - The Winners
By Runner's World on 21/06/2007 16:10:03
Chosen by you and rewarded by us - we celebrate the products and services that help make running great
The 2007 Personal Best Awards marked a new venture for Runner’s World but one that was long overdue – an annual celebration of all the best things in running. Our aim when founding the Awards was to recognise and reward the products and services
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Pocket Race Guide - May
By Runner's World on 28/04/2008 13:09:58
Featuring... Beaverbrooks Blackpool 10K, Halstead and Essex Marathon, Tewkesbury Half-Marathon, Sevenoaks 7, Helen's Trust Golden Gate 10K, Queen Mother Reservoir Series and the Magic Roundabout 10K
turn before the return leg. Expansive sea views are a given; expect to feast your eyes on the town’s infamous Pleasure Beach, the world’s biggest rollercoaster and the iconic Blackpool Tower.More north-west highlights...Lancaster & Morecombe Golden Ball
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Commonwealth Games 2010: The runnersworld.co.uk Guide
By Dominique Brady on 28/09/2010 16:46:16
Collapsing structures, athletes withdrawing and Dengue fever fears - it's all been kicking off in Delhi. We've got all you need to know ahead of the 2010 Commonwealth Games.
and next year's indoor season. With the World Championships next August in South Korea the indoor season will provide a much needed practise arena against the world elite.Combined with security and safety fears, the lure of a Commonwealth medal has lost
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Fat or Fiction? Why You Should Be Wary Of Your BMI
By Michael Donlevy on 12/08/2009 16:52:17
Budding runners may be overweight, according to the Body Mass Index. But despite being used by the government to measure obesity, you shouldn't be put off by this outdated and unscientific formula
– but this highlights the problem with the BMI. Recently crowned European 60m indoor champion Dwain Chambers is technically overweight, despite kicking the steroids, and so was former world-record holder Maurice Greene when he won the Olympic 100m in 2004. His
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TW Interviews: Mark Kleanthous
By Alison Hamlett on 04/10/2010 18:24:36
More than two decades after his first Hawaii Ironman, Mark Kleanthous is returning to Kona – where he plans to race even faster.
It was 1987. Rick Astley’s Never Gonna Give You Up was at number one, the world’s stock markets were on their way into a tailspin and 26-year old Mark Kleanthous was racing at the Ironman World Championships in Hawaii.Fast-forward 23 years – many
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Race Day Pacing Strategies
By Alison Hamlett on 22/02/2007 15:16:43
On race day, smart pacing can make the difference between triumph and disaster. Reach your potential with these suggested strategies
Leading the field: Paula RadcliffeThe Athens Olympic Marathon in 2004 was meant to be Paula Radcliffe's race. Since her marathon debut in London in 2002 the British world record holder had never been defeated over the distance. Certainly the Kenyans
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Top Tips for Race Day
By on 18/11/2009 13:48:14
Whether you aim to win, set a personal best or simply finish, these expert tips will help you perform at your best on race day
the first half). It works for the pros and it should work for you. "Most world records in endurance sports have come from a negative split," says Lumley.10. Make the changePractise makes perfect when it comes to transitions. "Practise taking on and off
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Meet The UK's Paratriathletes
By Simon Griffiths on 19/11/2009 15:52:05
Paratriathlon is becoming the sport of choice for disabled athletes and may even be a Paralympic sport in 2016. We investigate the reasons for its success and talk to some of the UK's finest paratriathletes
participation as they record only those athletes who registered their disability, says Julian Wills, Paratriathlon Manager with the British Triathlon Federation.And that's not all: Britain's top paratriathletes are chalking up impressive performance gains
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RW Speed-and-Distance Monitor Test
By Runner's World on 15/01/2007 17:27:21
RW tests products from Polar, Nike, Garmin, Navman, Timex and Suunto
-mounted GPS unit, giving accurate altitude measurements and ascent and descent rates. Data can be reviewed on the watch, though you’ll need to purchase a separate Data Recorder 2 (£60) to download it on to your computer. On the downside, it took about 10
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