Ilford AC runners put on an heroic fight back after suffering disaster at the start of a major championship race. The four man team were genuine medal contenders when they lined up for the senior men’s South of England Cross Country Relay Championship on Saturday. Current Essex Cross Country Relay Champions, Paul Grange, Tom Gardner, […]
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I tried doing 1,000 for just one day ages ago, and failed miserably. It turns out 1,000… is a lot. Who knew? Last time, I got to 300-odd and became so feeble, and managed so few reps between rest, it would have taken me a week to get to the end. I gave up, humiliated. Since then, I’ve incorporated push ups into my daily workout routine. I’m now ready to take on my demons.
I Did 1,000 Push Ups A Day – This Is What Happened Read More »
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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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.
Beginner’s Guide to Running: How to Structure Training Read More »
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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The start of new year is the perfect time to shake up your training in order to get some big increases in performance.The festive period has given you time off, so you’re refreshed, have new enthusiasm and some perspective on your performances over the past 12 months. Here are five tips for reviving and improving
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