Music to warm Up by
The beat goes on and on
Music has long been known to encourage us to exercise more. Now a British scientist has shown the right piece of music can actually increase our powers of endurance. The study, published in the US periodical Journal of Sport & Exercise Psychology, examined 30 participants
Origin of the Marathon
It is 100 years since the official marathon distance was set at 26 miles and 385 yards. This is equivalent to 42.192 kilometres. Distance standardized in 1921. The extra 385 yards came about at the 1908 London Olympics to improve the view of the finish line from the royal box in White City stadium
Charity Runs
Run for their lives
Charity runs have become a national obession. Hundreds of thousands of us happy to get active for a good cause – from short runs in the local park to big expeditions across the Sahara. Victoria Lambert reports
Tower Running
Every step you take...
If racing up the Sears Tower in Chicago and the world’s tallest building, Taipei 101, in Taiwan, sounds like your idea of fun, then try the latest fitness craze, tower running.
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