12 Rules of Urban Running

If you like to run around town, here are some essential guidelines you'll need to keep in mind.  Our article features in the September issue of Men's Running Magazine.

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More Time-Saving Fitness Tips for Busy People

The May edition of Men's Running Magazine is now on sale and in it you can read our latest tips to Beat the Clock and stay fit in double quick time.

Regular tips include:

• A time-saving snack
• A short, effective workout plan
• A tip to help focus your exercise efforts
• Lifestyle advice for the time-poor
• A training tip from the world of elite athletes
• A training lesson from the world of business

Click on the page below to read the full feature.

Read previous instalments of Beat the Clock here

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Boost Running Fitness with Hill Training

Hill training is a fantastic way to boost your fitness and it's also incredibly time-efficient.

You can give your heart and lungs a great workout while strengthening your legs, building stamina and improving running technique.  All with just a few minutes of focused effort.

Read our guide to hill training from Women's Running Magazine by clicking on the pages below.

Then head for the hills.

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Marathon Training: How to get it right

It's easy to get things wrong when you're training for a marathon, but you can avoid the errors if you know what to look for.  

Read our feature in the April edition of Women's Running Magazine for a list of common marathon training mistakes and how to overcome them.

We look at:

• Marathon running and nutrition
• Rest and recovery
• Running and work-life balance
• Over-training
• Injury and rehab

Everything you need to make your marathon training enjoyable and effective.

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Be Ready for Race Day

In the March edition of Women's Running Magazine we outline how to plan for and get the most out of your first event

Advice includes:

• Choosing the location for your first event
• What size event to go for
• Choose your distance
• Road or off-road?
• Planning race day kit

Read the full feature by clicking on the images below.

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Some Super Efficient Training Advice For Runners

High-intensity interval training (HIIT) requires hard work in short bursts.

But it's well worth the effort.

In our latest feature in Women's Running Magazine we outline the benefits to runners of including this type of training in your regular routine, including:

• Boost fitness fast
• Add some variety to your training schedule
• Improve speed and stamina

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Beat the Clock Part 11

The January edition of Men's Running Magazine has some fantastic motivation for the New Year including a feature called 'Man vs Jan' - a great reminder that, whether you're a man or not, and regardless of the month, a great strategy in the quest for health and fitness is to do something positive towards your goal every single day.

You'll also find our monthly Beat the Clock feature to help you stay in shape during a busy schedule.

You can read all the previous instalments of the series starting here.

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A Quick & Effective Treadmill Training Plan

If you're pushed for time this weekend but you'd still like to fit in some exercise, here's a quick and effective treadmill training plan for maximum results in minimum time.  We wrote it for Women's Running Magazine and it's great for a quick fitness burst for any level of fitness.

It's ideal as a kick start to the day, to re-energise at lunch time, or to help you wind down at the end of a busy Saturday or Sunday of Christmas shopping.

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Beat The Clock Part 5

Here's the latest edition of time saving fitness tips from our monthly series in Men's Running Magazine.

Try these tips this week - they'll help with your training and your results at work.

Tips cover:

• An emergency snack to keep your energy levels up during busy days at work
• A 20-minute workout plan for when you're really pushed for time but don't want to skip your training
• Instant exercise ideas if you can't even find 20-minutes
• A planning strategy for effective training
• A lesson from sport to help you train more efficiently
• A top tip to ensure you get the best results from your training

You can click on the page image below to read the full tips.

Read previous editions of Beat the Clock here

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