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Running is one of the best cardiovascular exercises and will get your heart rate going. It's also a great way of relieving stress and enjoying the outdoors. And it's an economic sport.

But like any form of physical activity, it requires the right equipment and the right preparation to get the maximum benefit and to avoid injuries.

In this section, we offer tips, articles, news on events, experts to answer your questions, the latest on gear and equipment, and a variety of running programmes.

 CONTENTS
01.The info you need
Extract from Lore of Running, Keys to injury-free running, Running - the best choice?, The correct way of running, Tips on carbo-loading for runners, The high toll of overtraining, Run with Maryann: Start right here, Does Oscar have an advantage?, If Oscar's appeal succeeds..., Oscar's win - what now?, Training tips for a half marathon, Natural cures for running injuries, Injury-free runners just posers, A Sahara marathon, How Tim wants you to train, Get the most out of your run
02.Helpful tips
Tips for diabetic runners, Nutrition tips for 10-km runners, Training safety tips for women, Useful tips for novices, Two Oceans: final countdown, From slob to Superman
03.Gear
Your running gear starter-kit, Barefoot running best, Choose the right sports shoe, , , Equipment needed to start running, Fitting a sports shoe, Know your feet type, Selecting the right running shoes, Running shoes, Selecting running shoes, Runners be seen to be safe
04.Train for a 10km run
Run with Maryann: Start right here, Week 1 - Optifit programme, Run with Maryann: Week 2, Run with Maryann: Week 3, Run with Maryann: Week 4, Run with Maryann: Week 5, Run with Maryann: Week 6, Run with Maryann: Week 7, Run with Maryann: Week 8, Run with Maryann: Week 9, Run with Maryann: Week 10, Run with Maryann: Week 11, Run with Maryann: Race Day, Races: 13 - 17 December 2006, Superstar success
05.Comrades
Comrades: The final countdown, Fuel up for the Comrades, Proper hydration for the Comrades, Comrades: top 10 tips, The correct way of running, Running - the best choice?, Extract from Lore of Running, Comrades runner? Protect your eyes, Tips on carbo-loading for runners, Comrades: After the race, Could you be overtraining?


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