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What can be measured can be managed… probably

by on January 23, 2013 in gadgets, training

I just watched a report on the BBC website about how technology is being used to help people measure every aspect of their fitness and well-being. You can see the report, from the technology show in Las Vegas here. This programme got me thinking. I am not a huge user of fitness technology. I have [...]

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Music maestro

by on August 20, 2012 in gadgets, reviews

Do you run with music? I think that this is something of a Marmite issue in the running world – some love it and some hate it. Typically, I love it sometimes and hate it other times! I usually find that I want to run with music when the conditions are not optimal: a gloomy [...]

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Nike: Back to the Future?

by on August 1, 2012 in gadgets, news, reviews, shoes

In the last few weeks I have had the opportunity to meet a few of the Nike contingency in London, who seem to be here to coincide with the Olympics. Understandable given the number of Nike sponsored athletes competing in the Games. But Nike are also here to showcase some new products and this morning, [...]

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Sleeping beauty

by on August 11, 2011 in gadgets, other, reviews

There are three elements that make up the triangle that is essential for ensuring success in running – training, nutrition and rest. When I was first shown this short list I was more than a little surprised by the fact that rest is considered as important as training and nutrition, but it is considered by [...]

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