Garmin have announced the launch of the Forerunner 610 which comes with a new weather proof touchscreen, but after the frustrating experiences of using the Forerunner 405 should I delay in risking my hard earned cash.
Dear Mr and Mrs Dog Walker, Thank you for allowing your lovely dog to join in my training run this week. I felt it very beneficial to have the extra weight, as your beloved fur ball jumped up to my hips and sunk her teeth into my jacket, biting down as I tried to force her off, whilst you just watched.
We review the latest album from the Ministry of Sound, Running Trax 2. 3 CD’s of energetic tracks to motivate you towards fitness from the sofa to the race start line.
Christmas gifts don’t have to be unimaginative books, CDs or socks. Today technical essentials for the modern athlete on every budget.
Read our review of the new personalised Gaiam Yoga Mats from CafePress: customised, cushioned, non-slip and light.
As a final long training run before the New York marathon I ran the Spires and Steeples Challenge, a 26 mile event run from Lincoln to Sleaford along the Spires & Steeples Arts and Heritage Trail. In spite of a few navigational errors, the views and camaraderie between competitors make it a great way to complete your marathon long training runs or just enjoy walking the Lincolnshire countryside.
During the epic Wimbledon 2010 match between John Isner and Nicolas Mahut, which lasted 11 hours five minutes, Andy Murray tweeted ‘This is why tennis is one of the toughest sports in the world, this will never ever be matched again’. We look into just how tough competitive tennis really is compared to other sports.
It’s been 10 days since I started my Fitbug challenge. Read how I have got on and learnt to make all my steps count. Also find out how you can join in being motivated to eat healthily and be more active.
