Running Tips For The Rest Of Us
Posted On 9/2/2008 1:10:27 PM by TriFatlete
Do you need some running tips? Get the skinny on long- or short-distance running techniques. The latest women's health advice from LifeScript.com.
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The Runner's Diet at Runner's World.com
Posted On 9/1/2008 7:05:03 AM by TriFatlete
Runner's World.com helps you lose weight without sacrificing energy or performance by telling you how to eat the right foods at the right time.
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Running Quotes on RunSandmanRun
Posted On 9/1/2008 5:41:14 AM by TriFatlete
Some running quotes to help inspire, laugh and get out the door running.
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dailymile
Posted On 8/29/2008 9:43:35 PM by dailymile
Dailymile is a social network for runners, triathletes, and cyclists. Dailymile makes it easy to share your workouts, races, and other cool stuff important to athletes. Check it out at http://www.dailymile.com.
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2008 Top 40 Motivational Running Songs
Posted On 8/24/2008 2:42:31 PM by TriFatlete
Well running pop pickers, it’s seems that you’re all pretty consistent when it comes to where you turn for your musical inspiration, with the usual suspects turning up yet again in our hit parade survey of your favourite motivational running tracks.
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Deaths Draw Attention to Triathlon Swim
Posted On 8/23/2008 5:34:28 AM by Admin
While triathlon deaths remain rare, a puzzling resemblance is beginning to present itself: all recorded deaths in the last two years have happened during the swim portion of the event.
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How to choose a charity to run for
Posted On 8/23/2008 5:34:28 AM by Admin
If you got your place directly through the ballot, it means that the cost
to the charity will be minimal. They usually have to buy their own places
– so anything you can raise for them will be considered a
bonus.
Each year running for charity is generating more and more money
for charitable causes, both from runners who have their own places and
generously decide to put their effort in for a worthy
cause, and also from runners who secure a place directly from
the charity.
But with so many worthy charities to choose from, how do
you decide which charity to run for?
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Top 10 race day tips
Posted On 8/23/2008 5:34:28 AM by Admin
Organisation is the key to a successful day. Take
the race start time and work back from it. Allow yourself at least an
hour at the start to get used to the surroundings.
Work out your travel plans based on getting to the
start for this hour of familiarisation. However long you think it will
take, leave a bit more time on top, to allow for on unforeseen
hold-ups. Don’t forget that the traffic will probably be heavier than
you’d expect, particularly if it’s a big event. Train travel can be
especially difficult and the later you leave it the worse it ...
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How to survive the second half
Posted On 8/23/2008 5:34:28 AM by Admin
If you are well prepared, the first two hours of a marathon
should be easy. After that, things start to get a little more
complicated in your race. You will become increasingly tired
physically and mentally. Everything will be telling you that
it’s time to stop, have a rest, take in the view.
During the first two hours, control and efficiency play a
predominant part. The perils of the first half are clear;
going off too hard because you feel great; not
taking enough liquid on board. These will hit you hard in the
second half of the race. One of the great things about the ...
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Tired, but worth it
Posted On 8/23/2008 5:34:28 AM by Admin
I did not get to bed until after 1am this morning and unlike the old days it was not because I was out tying one on (truth me told in the bad good ole days the night didn’t even start until 1am, pretty sure that would probably kill me now). But I digress, I was up watching the dying days of the Olympic games, women’s 5000 mtre final, the men’s and women’s 4 by 100 relays, the men’s 10 mtre platform diving prelims and finally the men’s Pole Vault final. The women’s 5000 was OK and although I
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The last week
Posted On 8/23/2008 5:34:28 AM by Admin
Get warm and stay warm
You will be nervous, but you still need to warm up. By
getting your warm-up started, it will focus your mind better and get you
ready for the race, in addition to relieving some of your pre-race
anxiety. Your warm-up should not wear you out, so make sure you
only do easy jogging, around ten minutes will do and some light
stretching to keep and stay warm.
Nearly time to go
Get to your start position early as there will be a lot
of runners around you all heading for the same spot. When the gun is
fired, don’t panic, try to contain yourself and keep ...
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Top marathon racing tips
Posted On 8/23/2008 5:34:28 AM by Admin
Be weatherwise
What if it rains or if it’s very hot, or windy? You’ll still run the race
but if you haven’t thought through exactly what you need to do in
different weather conditions, you could be caught out. Think
about previous training runs or races that you’ve successfully completed
in difficult weather conditions. The strategies that you employed then
will serve you well on race day, whether it’s extra hydration or
sheltering behind other runners. By focusing on how effectively you can
cope with whatever Mother Nature throws at you, you’ve eliminated another
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Beating boredom while running
Posted On 8/23/2008 5:34:28 AM by Admin
You see, your relationship with running is a little like your
relationship with your other half. To keep it from becoming stale and
monotonous you need to do four things: appreciate what you’ve got, take
stock regularly, add a little spice now and again and be prepared to
change the focus of the relationship. A few ups and downs are inevitable,
but the tips below should help you re-light the fire.
Remember why you fell in love
Running is the best form of exercise for keeping your heart,
lungs and muscles in shape, for keeping excess body fat
at bay and reducing your risk ...
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Fuel your marathon
Posted On 8/23/2008 5:34:28 AM by Admin
During the race
Ideally, during the race you will need to start topping up carbohydrate
levels to ensure you don't run out. Start after about 30 minutes into the
race, aim for about 30-60g carbohydrate per hour and
continue at regular intervals. Try energy bars, gels, bananas, dried
fruit-bars or an isotonic sports drink.
Start to replace fluids early into exercise, don't wait to become
thirsty. It is easier to drink small amounts frequently to avoid gastric
upset. Start replacing fluids within the first 30 minutes of exercise,
aim for 150-350 mls of fluid every 15-20 ...
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Top 10 tips on buying running shoes
Posted On 8/23/2008 5:34:28 AM by Admin
Can the shoe function in a way that suits your feet i.e. can it
support you if you excessively roll in (pronation) or roll out
(supination) as you run? If not fatigue, back ache or injury may be the
end result.
Here are some key points to consider when buying a pair of
running shoes:
How many miles do you run and on what terrain?
To get a shoe that responds to both you and the terrain you run on,
requires you to think about where you train for the majority of your
time. As there are masses of varying tread types, cushioning and
shoe stiffness available for every ...
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