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OCTOber 18, 2007
WILF PAISH takes a different approach to the teaching of this popular event
The benefits of having a good breakfast
OCTOber 18, 2007
EVERYBODY knows how important the first meal of the day is. But did you know the following?
From keen amateur to world champion in less than a year
OCTOber 18, 2007
ATHLETICS newcomers who are reading this magazine may be inspired by the story of Chrissie Wellington, who won the Ironman Triathlon World Championships in Hawaii last weekend.
October 18, 2007
Stop surfing around and let AW Basics do the legwork for you instead. Every week we profile the most informative and inspirational sites on the net
OCTOber 18, 2007
Hilly Clothing’s reflective jackets will get you seen as well as protect you from the elements
OCTOber 11, 2007
FRANK HORWILL says stop being lazy and avoid motorised transport if you want to get fit
OCTOber 11, 2007
Pure-Col will help keep your joints in a healthy condition
September 13, 2007
Japan has just staged the IAAF World Championships and its people can probably teach the rest of the world a thing or two about staying fit and healthy
Make a natural recovery: drink milk
September 13, 2007
ATHLETES Marlon Devonish, Dean Macey and Greg Rutherford have hailed the recovery powers of milk on the back of two new pieces of ground-breaking research.
Out of the frying pan and into the fire ...
September 13, 2007
THE “glorified bin liner” that American distance runner Kara Goucher said she used to prepare for the World Championships sounds very much like the “Sweatz vest” reviewed in AW Basics on August 2.
September 13, 2007
Nike+ has put a spring in the step of AW’s entrants to the BUPA Great North Run
September 13, 2007
Stop surfing around and let AW Basics do the legwork for you instead. Every week we profile the most informative and inspirational sites on the net
September 13, 2007
With winter appraoching, Hilly Clothing is an ideal brand to look at
August 23, 2007
Global body leads by example when it comes to caring for the environment
August 23, 2007
Stop surfing around and let AW Basics do the legwork for you instead. Every week we profile the most informative and inspirational sites on the net
August 23, 2007
This week AW Basics recommends Brooks’ Surge MD shoe
August 16, 2007
AW Basics explains what supplements are and identifies the best ones for you
August 16, 2007
BEACH athletics could spread to other parts of the UK after proving a big hit in the South West of England.
August 16, 2007
August 16, 2007
Stop surfing around and let AW Basics do the legwork for you instead. Every week we profile the most informative and inspirational sites on the net
August 16, 2007
This week AW Basics recommends a revolutionary range of drinks designed to aid recovery
The holistic approach to TRAINING
August 9, 2007
Improve every area of your life and you will reap the benefits when it comes to competition
AW reader set for day out in Newcastle
August 9, 2007
JESSICA ANSTEE is the winner of the recent competition in Athletics Weekly to take part in the BUPA Great North Run as part of the Nike+ team.
August 9, 2007
... ways to deal with summer bouts of hay fever
August 9, 2007
Stop surfing around and let AW Basics do the legwork for you instead. Every week we profile the most informative and inspirational sites on the net
August 9, 2007
This week AW Basics recommends a shoe designed to give runners a more comfortable ride
Test your fitness at the Palace
August 2, 2007
Going to the London Grand Prix? Then pop by the Norwich Union stand for a free health check
August 2, 2007
ONE of the most novel training aids available at the moment is a vest made by a company called Sweatz.
August 2, 2007
Stop surfing around and let AW Basics do the legwork for you instead. Every week we profile the most informative and inspirational sites on the net
August 2, 2007
ATHLETES looking to gain an insight into
what it takes to become a top-class runner should check out a new film
that follows a group of contenders in the run-up to the 2007 US
Cross-Country Championships.
Different ways to S-T-R-E-T-C-H
JuLY 26, 2007
Most athletes use static stretches, but there are many other ways to improve your flexibility
Vitamin C does not combat colds
JuLY 26, 2007
The long-held belief that vitamin C can help you avoid the common cold is nothing more than a myth, scientists have revealed.
Experts: sleep is vital before competition
JuLY 26, 2007
The long-held belief that vitamin C can help you avoid the common cold is nothing more than a myth, scientists have revealed.
JuLY 26, 2007
Stop surfing around and let AW Basics do the legwork for you instead. Every week we profile the most informative and inspirational sites on the net
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JuLY 26, 2007
This week AW Basics recommends a road running shoe from Reebok built to last the distance
July 26, 2007
... ways to deal with summer bouts of hay fever
JuLY 19, 2007
Tricks of the trade used by the world’s top athletes can easily be repeated by newcomers to the sport
JuLY 19, 2007
IF you are a newcomer to athletics and have just started reading this magazine this summer, then visit www.athleticsweekly.com to find a full archive of advice-related articles that have been printed in Athletics Weekly throughout this year.
JuLY 19, 2007
Stop surfing around and let AW Basics do the legwork for you instead. Every week we profile the most informative and inspirational sites on the net
JuLY 19, 2007
This week AW Basics recommends a new Caffeine Boost drink from Lucozade which has been designed to enhance both the mental and physical performance of the athlete
July 19, 2007
... ways to fit training into your modern lifestyle
JuLY 12, 2007
Win an entry to the BUPA Great North Run, Nike+ virtual training sessions and Nike+ kit
Enjoy watching athletics? Then join the BASC
JuLY 12, 2007
FURTHER to the ‘spectator’s guide’ article in AW Basics in the June 14 issue of Athletics Weekly, the British Athletics Supporters’ Club has reminded us about the superb service they provide for fans of the sport.
JuLY 12, 2007
Stop surfing around and let AW Basics do the legwork for you instead. Every week we profile the most informative and inspirational sites on the net
JuLY 12, 2007
This week AW Basics recommends a definitive distance manual
JuLY 12, 2007
Latest snippets from the world of science ...
June 28, 2007
CHIPS are a big part of Claudio Zecchino’s life. The 38-year-old Glaswegian owns a busy fish and chip shop in the east end of Scotland’s biggest city, but more recently he has added another kind of chip to his life – the ones you strap around your ankle to time your progress in athletics events.
Nell’s up for Monster Challenge
June 28, 2007
IF you are a runner who is attracted to the idea of doing a duathlon, the First Monster Challenge at the end of this summer could be an ideal introductory event for you.
June 28, 2007
Stop surfing around and let AW Basics do the legwork for you instead. Every week we profile the most informative and inspirational sites on the net
June 28, 2007
... tricks to avoid getting squashed in the pack
June 21, 2007
Why hit the wall if it hurts?
Go at the ‘speed of chat’ instead
Join in the countdown to 2012!
June 21, 2007
Why hit the wall if it hurts?
Go at the ‘speed of chat’ instead
June 21, 2007
BEACH athletics is the sleeping giant of the sport. The soft surface is ideal for youngsters to run, jump and throw on. Britain also has 7760 miles of coastline – far more than France, Italy and Spain – much of it peppered with beautiful beaches.
June 21, 2007
Stop surfing around and let AW Basics do the legwork for you instead. Every week we profile the most informative and inspirational sites on the net
June 21, 2007
... ways to handle summer sunshine
June 21, 2007
This week AW Basics recommends a personal timing system that could enhance your training
June 14, 2007
Here’s some advice for ‘armchair athletes’ who enjoy sitting back to watch the world’s best sport
June 14, 2007
Are you a talented athlete who needs support to get better? Then read on …
June 14, 2007
Stop surfing around and let AW Basics do the legwork for you instead. Every week we profile the most informative and inspirational sites on the net
June 14, 2007
This week AW Basics recommends the ultimate Olympic guide
June 7, 2007
Diaries are useful, but especially in athletics as they pinpoint highs and lows in performance
June 7, 2007
Latest snippets from the world of science ...
June 7, 2007
LONDON 2012 is encouraging people around the UK to “Join In” during its 10-week roadshow this summer
June 7, 2007
This week AW Basics recommends Neuff Equipment’s range of specialist coaching manuals which are ideal reading material for beginners
June 7, 2007
... reasons to want to do athletics
June 7, 2007
Sports kit designer SUE STEDMAN argues that the right visual appearance can give athletes and clubs a mental edge over rivals
June 7, 2007
AW BASICS’ recent article on Pilates has led to a number of letters both attacking and defending Pilates.
AW Basics questions and answers
June 7, 2007
Improve mobility with power yoga
June 7, 2007
ATHLETES with poor flexibility or constant injury problems might find an answer to their problems by starting some serious mobility training. To do this, there is no better way than to try yoga.
May 24, 2007
Sprinting is a basic requirement for many athletics events. Ron Parker summarises the basics of the discipline
May 24, 2007
DISTANCE runner Ron Hill has recommended taking occasional aspirin tablets in order to reduce inflammation in the body. But researchers now say taking an aspirin a day for five years can help to prevent bowel cancer.
May 24, 2007
Latest snippets from the world of science ...
May 24, 2007
AW Basics finds some free software that could be music to the ears of runners
May 24, 2007
... athletics biographies you just have to read
May 17, 2007
Road, track, grass, mud or sand? AW Basics gives some practical advice on which to use
Great training advice – for free
May 17, 2007
Brendan Foster last week told Britain to ‘hit the streets’, but there is much more to the Great Activity Campaign than a few simple words of encouragement
May 17, 2007
This week AW Basics recommends an Olympic-style game called Podium
May 17, 2007
... items to pack in a competition kit bag
May 10, 2007
AW Basics explains the perils and pitfalls of training too hard
Beginners’ guide to DISABILITY ATHLETICS
May 10, 2007
If you have a disability and want to get into athletics as a competitor, coach or volunteer, here’s how you can do it
May 10, 2007
This week AW Basics recommends the new Vibrosport portable massage treatment system
AW Basics questions and answers
May 10, 2007
May 10, 2007
... things to do after your training session
May 3, 2007
Ex-international middle-distance runner JOE MILLS explains how Pilates can prevent injuries
May 3, 2007
Are you suited to sprints, hurdles, jumps, throws or distance running? More to the point, have you ever even asked yourself that question?
May 3, 2007
AW Basics recommends a handy gadget to carry your phone
AW Basics questions and answers
May 3, 2007
May 3, 2007
... things to remember during competition