by Mens Health | Oct 14, 2016 | Fitness
First impression of the new Reebok ZPrint 3D – it looks brilliant! Admittedly, I’ve always been partial to shoes sporting bright, highlighter “Look over here” colours. As soon as I slide it on, this lightweight bad boy stimulates the impulse to run, and...
by Mens Health | Oct 14, 2016 | Running
First, let’s dispel two myths: new research reveals that no, running isn’t bad for your knees – and won’t give you a heart attack. Use this guide to diagnose regular injuries and run pain-free. 1/ ACHILLES TENDINITIS The Problem Your Achilles tendons tense and...
by Mens Health | Oct 14, 2016 | Fitness
Good runners make it look effortless, even when it isn’t. Work hard on your stride and shape, and reap the rewards by carving minutes off your PBs. Start here… 1. Lean Forward Aim for a slight forward tilt – about two or three degrees. You don’t want to...
by Mens Health | Oct 14, 2016 | Running
Keeping running interesting is a challenge. Few guys understand this better than Ben St Lawrence, Australia’s 5 000m and 10 000m national champion, who in a heavy week will cover more ground than the length of the South African coast line. A St Lawrence tactic for...
by Mens Health | Oct 14, 2016 | Fitness
Serious runners swear by hill training. But a new South Dakota State University study finds that running intervals on flat terrain may be more effective than hill repeats for improving your distance running. When athletes performed intervals on either level ground or...
