October 2009
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Forget about the fat burning zone
Anyone who does cardio exercise - be it running, cycling or gym training - has probably heard of the mysterious ’fat burning’ zone. It’s even indicated on most cardio machines and the implication is that if we want to burn fat, we need to stick in this low intensity’zone’ because working harder only burns carbohydrate and […]
Exercise builds body confidence
Admit it. No matter how much you dread a workout, no matter how difficult it is to drag yourself out the door - you almost always feel better when you get back. There’s a sense of accomplishment, a feeling of renewed energy and a kind of inner contentment and calmness… Part of it, no doubt, […]
Back to base training
Well, I’ve just done my last serious race of the year (bar a 5km fun run in December, in which I’ll be wearing fake antlers!). I clocked 1.34.46 for the Royal Parks Half Marathon, a PB and the best time I’ve run for 4 years in a half marathon. I’ve had a great year, running-wise, which I […]
Sid attains his goal weight!
Sidney, the fox terrier, has been on a diet for 14 weeks. He weighed in today at 10.7kg, meaning that he’s lost nearly 2 kilos. He’s livelier, faster and happier, although he will do anything for a biscuit. The dogwalker asked ‘So is he going back to normal eating now?’ which made me reflect on how […]
See how they run…
If you buy your shoes from a specialist running store, rather than a high street sports shop, you’ll almost certainly be offered a ‘gait assessment’, in which your running technique (and particularly, the way your foot lands) will be observed so that you can be recommended the most appropriate footwear for your needs. In my experience (and […]