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The importance of running cadence and how to boost yours

Wondering how important run cadence is and how fast your foot turnover should be? Our expert coaches have the answers
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What is fartlek training?

Fartlek means training at different paces and speeds within one training session and can be applied to swimming, cycling and running. Paul Larkins explains more…
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Beginner’s guide to off-road running

Running over rough surfaces can trigger many training gains for triathletes. Here's how to get started…
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Five common winter running issues

Feeling a bit below-par and struggling to run? We take a look at what might be going on...
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Ultra-runner Paul Tierney begins record attempt in memory of triathlete Chris Stirling

Running coach takes on 214-peak Wainwright record attempt, hoping to finish the 318-mile challenge in under 6 days and 13 hours.
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Sub-1hr sessions: run builder

Improve your pacing skills and start the new season strong
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Ironman World Championship: Daniela Ryf claims victory in pro women's race

Swiss long-course superstar breaks the course record with victory in Hawaii
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Ironman World Championship: Jan Frodeno victorious in pro men's race

Jan Frodeno defends his Ironman World Championship title in a German cleansweep
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Jan Frodeno's sub-1hr session: 1km run reps

Increase your speed, pace awareness and technique with this key track session for intermediate athletes from Germany's Jan Frodeno
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How to run like Gwen Jorgensen

We ask the Olympic champ’s coach Jamie Turner to talk us through her run form
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Best heart rate zones for running

Pinpoint your optimal running heart rate zones with the help of Joe Beer
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Race report: ÖtillÖ's first UK race a huge success in Scilly Isles

The world swimrun series ÖtillÖ hosts its first UK race on the Isles of Scilly – with GB athletes taking the win in the hotly-contested men's category
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Race Report - The Grantham Triathlon

After weeks of below-par temperatures, the sun finally made an appearance for the second weekend of May... just in time for the Grantham Triathlon in Lincolnshire! Jane Taylor talks us through her race, where she managed to scoop 1st place in her age-group...
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Improving anaerobic fitness could be key to faster run times

A higher anaerobic fitness found to give mountain ultra-marathon runners the edge over their competiors
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Running gear review: New Balance Beacon run jacket

Feature editor Matt Baird takes the Beacon run jacket from New Balance out for a run
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Strengthening calfs help runners maintain performance as they age

As runners get older they should focus attention on strengthening their ankle calf muscles, scientists from American College of Sports Medicine have discovered.
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Review: Helly Hanson Pace Norviz Heat Jacket

Matt Baird takes the Pace Norviz Heat Jacket from Helly Hanson for a winter run
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Review: New Balance Beacon Capri

220 Editor Helen Webster tests out these glow-in-the-dark running capri leggings from New Balance
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How to recover from an IT band injury

It's one of the most common ailments amongst runners and triathletes - our expert Emma Deakin is on hand to tell you how to treat the injury and recover quicker...
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Dealing with the dreaded 'runner's trots'

It can happen to the best of us and is one of the most common running ailments - 220's experts Mark Kleanthous is here to break the taboo, and suggests how to control your bowel movements for a more pleasant run!
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Tri Q+A: Should you race with a cold?

Should you race, or even train, when you're under the weather? Our expert Joe Beer weighs up the arguments for and against racing with a cold...
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Run training - end of year form with Spencer Smith

Tri legend and former ITU World Champ Spencer Smith makes a case for focusing on adaptation over ramping up the volume post race-season...
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Should you stretch before running?

To stretch or not to stretch? Some seem to swear by it, whilst there are fast runners a-plenty out there who deem stretching as overrated and do almost none at all. Our expert Rob Stewart gives us the lowdown...
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Book review: Natural Born Heroes by Christopher McDougall

He's the author of one of the most acclaimed running books of all time - so is Christopher McDougall's follow-up to the brilliant 'Born to Run' a repeat success?
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