No matter how hard you try, breaking that personal best never seems to happen. Well here are a few tips that are guaranteed to help you reach the next level.
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What makes the perfect runner? What characteristics distinguishes the likes of Eliud Kipchoge, the current marathon world record holder out, from the rest of us? Exploring the specific points could help us all run faster. Kipchoge was not just genetically gifted – inheriting the potential to be a running phenomenon – crucially, he enhanced every
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If there’s one thing all runners excel at, it’s making rubbish excuses for poor performances. We all know someone who talks the talk, but when trainer meets tarmac finds some reason they couldn’t run the run. Here’s a list of some of the worst excuses or ridiculous things runners say (almost entirely based on me).
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A common question is: how do I train to run faster or further? Everyone is different. Everybody responds differently to different training. However, there are a few basic principles beginner runners could follow to help you progress.
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No matter how many hard miles you’ve done, you’re always a step away from finding out something new about yourself and this sport. But all too often you’ll find yourself having an epiphany and wondering why it took you so long to work it out. Well, speed secrets has you covered. Here are a few things about running I wish I’d known sooner – a shortcut to running wisdom:
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Training on a track is a must for any athletes hoping to unlock more potential. The 400m oval allows you to precisely structure, control and monitor your training sessions. And is the perfect venue for measuring your progress. Here are some of my favourite (I use that term loosely as these can be torture) running
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For many, Christmas is a time for over indulgence. Throw a year’s worth of carful dieting and training out the window for a few days of relaxation. That can be just what you need to recharge the batteries, renew your enthusiasm and hit the next few months with more energy… But just like with all
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