Monthly Archives: February 2012

The effects of long warm up before running

By RTP | Published: February 27, 2012

Our running club’s monthly time trial is just under 5 miles on undulating roads. Runners who take part will typically warm up for 1 mile maximum, most do no more than half that distance and many will step out of … Continue reading

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Spring is in the air….

By Bev | Published: February 26, 2012

38 weeks + pregnant.

What a difference a bit of sunshine makes! I thoroughly enjoyed my 5 mile ‘run’ in the spring sunshine today. It was a joy to be out and I didn’t really mind that it took me … Continue reading

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Running at 38 weeks pregnant……

By Bev | Published: February 24, 2012

…..if you could class it as running! It’s all in the mind….well almost!!

I’m just back from a 3.5 mile ‘run’. I find that if I tell myself I’m going for a walk, then I’m more likely to turn it … Continue reading

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400m with decreasing recoveries

By RTP | Published: February 24, 2012

This interval session is a variation of the typical 400m training session.

The difference here is that we use decreasing recovery time interval to enhance the training effect on the body’s ability to run at higher intensities.

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Superset running training sessions

By RTP | Published: February 20, 2012

Those familiar with weight training will probably be familiar with the term ‘superset’, and also the concept of ‘stripping’. Supersets are simply repetitions that are performed without recovery. Stripping involves working with a weight and gradually reducing the weights as … Continue reading

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37 weeks pregnant and still running.

By Bev | Published: February 19, 2012

Running has never felt more difficult……

…..but I appreciate it more than ever!! I was incredibly frustrated a week or so ago when we had a dumping of snow that made just leaving the house a dangerous ‘sport’! I did … Continue reading

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Half marathon training for the mind

By RTP | Published: February 15, 2012

Increasingly, we seem to be living in a society where people want instant rewards or success from little or no effort. Fame, fortune, celebrity — many people seek it rather than work for it.

Running doesn’t really follow these trends. … Continue reading

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Hot feet..

By mid-pack Matt | Published: February 10, 2012

Total distance:  8km (treadmill)

Distance Barefoot: 6km (treadmill)

 After a week skiing (not a very barefoot friendly activity), I was back on it this week.  The relative rest gave my calf strain time to recover and now feels absolutely fine, … Continue reading

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