12 April 2013, 09:00
The London Marathon will see serious runners who have physically trained for months to prepare for the legendary race, still fail to achieve the times they are capable of.
According to Julian Goater, a world-class runner and running coach, serious runners have to do more than just the physically training and must also prepare themselves psychologically and develop mental strength in order to succeed.
“All of us are physically capable of far greater feats than we think, if only we can harness the power of the mind,” says Goater. “There are a number of things we can do to make ourselves mentally stronger and to give ourselves the best chances of being psychologically fit and aggressive on the day of the race.”
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1 August 2012, 09:36
Every runner knows that the sport isn’t just about churning out the miles day in and day out.
Runners have a passion, dedication and desire to go faster, longer and further. Now, The Art of Running Faster provides you with a new approach to running, achieving your goals and setting your personal best.
Whether you’re old or young, new to the sport or an experienced marathoner, this guide will change how you run and the results you achieve.
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13 June 2012, 15:22
Julian Goater, former UK National Cross Country Champion and world-class athlete will be signing copies of his book The Art of Running Faster at the Bracknell branch of Waterstones on Saturday 16th June from 10.30 am onwards.
In his book, Julian challenges the stereotypes of how distance runners should train and readers will learn how to overcome factors that prevent them from running faster and avoid injury with correct running technique.
And Julian should know. During his time as an elite athlete Julian competed in numerous championships and 30 years on, his times for 5,000 and 10,000 meters still remain among the fastest ever by a British athlete.
Since retiring from competing, Julian has remained active and in addition to coaching young athletes has found time to win gold twice in his age group at the World Duathlon Championships and has also won the British Triathlon in his age group.
So if you are in the Bracknell area on Saturday call into Waterstones in Stanley Walk and have a chat with a true champion.
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18 January 2012, 15:05
Contrary to what many people may believe, taking part in marathons and half-marathons is not linked to higher risk of cardiac arrest compared to other forms of athletics.
That’s according to a new study published online in the New England Journal of Medicine, that analyzed 10 years of data to reveal that most of the participants who did experience cardiac arrest during such long-distance races usually had undiagnosed, pre-existing heart problems.
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15 February 2011, 10:52
In Timeless Running Wisdom, longtime runner and author Rich Benyo takes you on a journey spanning the trends of the sport and the approaches, concepts and methods that have bred success and satisfaction across generations of runners.
It shows you how to embrace simplicity, change routines, distances and terrains and how to keep your running in proportion to the rest of your life.
Insightful comments come from an array of world and national-class runners who have clocked up literally millions of miles of experience and wisdom which they pass on with genuine enthusiasm.
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14 December 2010, 10:03
Runners on Running is a compilation of over 30 inspirational stories, humorous accounts and pivotal moments from the sport of running, past and present.
It is a collection drawn from the top writers in the sport and the selections are grouped into seven themes that encompass the runner’s experience: spirit, body, mind, mentor, race, bonds and heart.
The pieces encompass the full range of the running experience, from motivation to frustration to exhilaration and capture brilliantly the essence of the sport.
For anyone who loves running, Runners on Running is a captivating and essential read.
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19 May 2009, 12:57
A new study using advanced cardiac imaging technology indicates that cardiac abnormalities experienced by some marathon runners following competition are temporary and do not result in damage to the heart muscle.
The study, conducted by researchers at the University of Manitoba, marked the first use of cardiac magnetic resonance imaging, or CMR, in a post-marathon setting. Their research was presented at the 105th International Conference of the American Thoracic Society in San Diego.
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12 May 2009, 10:02
As most runners know, aches and pains are a common part of training.
However, according to a new study, the real culprit for overuse running injuries, such as Achilles tendonitis may have more to do with weakened hip muscles than how many miles run.
“Various studies have estimated that up to 70 percent of runners sustain an overuse running injury each year with more than 80 percent of those injuries occurring below the knee.” said lead author Reed Ferber, Assistant Professor and Director of the Running Injury Clinic from the University of Calgary.
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26 February 2009, 09:40
Regular long-distance running can help prevent the metabolic syndrome, a group of diseases that can lead to cardiovascular disease and diabetes, says a study published in the March edition of Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, the official scientific journal of the American College of Sports Medicine.
In a National Runners’ Health Study that monitored more than 62,000 men and 45,000 women, decreases in high blood pressure, diabetes and high cholesterol, the three conditions that make up the metabolic syndrome, correlated with increases in average number of marathons ran per year.
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12 February 2009, 10:11
We are fast approaching the marathon season and for many people, running a marathon will be one the most satisfying things they will ever experience. As they cross the finish line, that sense of achievement transcends all feelings of fatigue and anguish they may have been feeling seconds before. But before you attempt to do so there is an enormous amount of planning and preparation to be done to ensure you actually get to the finish.
First you have to choose your race and with over 100 full marathons in the UK alone there are plenty to choose from. But don’t forget about shorter races – they are good fun and ideal preparation for the main event. A quick search on the internet will turn up numerous sites giving dates and details of events both local and further afield. It is worth noting that places in races such as the London Marathon or Great North Run are quickly snapped up so it might be worth applying for slightly less ‘glamorous’, but equally satisfying events, closer to home.
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