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		<?xml version="1.0"?><rss version="2.0"><channel><title>Run - Tri247</title><link>http://www.tri247.com/index.html</link><description>Latest run articles from Tri247</description><item><title><![CDATA[Run naked]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.tri247.com/article_3310.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[Mike Trees, Tri247&#039;s running guru, really isn&#039;t suggesting that you all strip off and run around in your birthday suits! It&#039;s more about stripping things back to their essentials - and that means ditching the technology and understanding how your body should feel.



Before I begin, I should define my terms. By &#039;running naked&#039; I don&#039;t actually mean running with no clothes. However, I am sure if that is what you are interested in there are plenty of websites to look at on the subject. By naked running I mean putting that heart rate monitor to one side and listening to your own body for a change. Heart rate monitors were invented as a tool to help training but, as I have realised, all too often they take over. I often feel that it becomes a case of the tail wagging the dog. Always remember who the boss is.

A good run ruined...
My inspiration for this article came after my evening run with a friend of mine. We were running along putting the world to rights and enjoying an easy recovery run. I asked Lander how long we had been running and he looked at his monitor. Unfortunately when he saw his heart rate he forgot my question. &quot;Oh no,&quot; came the reply, &quot;I am running too fast. My heart rate is 147, and this is supposed to be an easy run&quot;.

Just seconds earlier Lander and I had been chatting quite happily, which suggests that we were running well within our aerobic zones. Before the invention of heart rate monitors our coaches would say that if we could not talk comfortably then the pace was too fast for an easy run, and although not rocket science, it helped me to listen to my body as I trained. If Lander had been running too fast, his breathing would have been stronger and he would have struggled to talk. So in this case I was sure that we were running at the correct pace. My advice to him was to forget the HRM.

For some reason Lander&#039;s heart rate was higher than expected. There are many possible causes for this; jogging up hill, being slightly dehydrated, eating just before running, being unfit, running in hot weather, a faulty heart rate monitor, running near electricity pylons... The monitor can not allow for these factors!

Unfortunately the psychological damage was done. Our easy, stress release run had now become the cause of his biggest stress that day; trying to understand why he had an elevated HR. The more he stressed the more his HR and blood pressure remained high!

The heart is simply a mechanical pump, which delivers oxygen and fuel to the muscles. The harder you train the more oxygen is needed and the faster the heart needs to beat. To achieve the desired training effect heart rate monitors have been used and training has been placed into different zones based on heart rates. Although a very valuable training tool, I sometimes think that many athletes place too much emphasis on heart rates and not enough on their perceived work rate.

Sometimes it is important to go out and run naked (without the HRM). That way you learn to listen to your body, which will soon tell you to slow down when you are going too fast. Just as you know through the intensity of feeling if you are running too fast.

Sometimes you may be tired and your HR just will not rise. In this case your monitor will show a low heart rate and you may mistakenly think you are running too slow, just because your HR is low. This does not always mean you are not trying. It may be dangerous to push harder just because the monitor is showing a low heart rate. Your body&#039;s defenses may be trying to stop you from over training!

How many of you reading this article have been tested for blood lactate samples to try and ascertain your anaerobic threshold?  How many have just bought a monitor and looked up your training zones in a book or on the internet? If you have not had your zones scientifically worked out, you are guessing. The more you use a monitor the better you will get at guessing. This article is not designed to scaremonger, but merely to get you to ask more questions and to think more about what your are doing.

I will give you another example to show why the guideline figures really are just that, and can be meaningless in many cases.  I will use myself as an example, and calculate some training zones. The section at the end of this article shows typical training zones that many of you will be familiar with.

Calculating your training zones
Maximum heart rate - Unless advised otherwise by a physician, you may want to run to exhaustion to find out your maximum heart rate. Warm up and then run up a hill for about five minutes as hard as you can. After five minutes of maximum effort you heart rate will max out. However, a much easier, but also (much) less accurate, method is to subtract your age from 220. Thus at 45 I will have a theoretical maximum heart rate (MHR) of 175.

Resting heart rate - To determine your resting heart rate (RHR) is very easy. Just count your pulse for one minute in the morning before getting out of bed.  As you get fitter your heart becomes more efficient at pumping blood around the body. As a result you will find your resting heart rate gets lower so you will need to check your RHR on a regular basis (eg monthly).

Calculation of a zone value

The calculation of a zone value, X%, is performed in the following way:

Subtract your RHR from your MHR giving the working heart rate (WHR)
 
Calculate the required X% on the WHR giving a value &quot;Z&quot;

Add &quot;Z&quot; and your RHR together to give you the final value

Example: Mike Trees; MHR is 177 and  RHR is 27 - determine the 70% value

MHR-RHR = 177-27 = 150

70% of 150 = 105
 
105+RHR = 105+27 = 132 bpm 

I have used myself to show how we are all different and do not simply fit into the guidelines. At 45 my suggested max HR is (220-age) 175 so I&#039;m not too far out there, but as my resting heart rate is very low, it throws all the models out.

If you do want to use a monitor remember who is the boss and make sure you understand the variables. According to the tables an easy run for me should be at 60-70% so my minimum should be 117 and max about 132. However, my recovery run will nearly always be run at about 95-110, which is theoretically too slow. My race pace should be about 80% which would be 147, however I am able to hold around 170 at 10km race pace.

Through years of interval training and teaching my body to become efficient I have achieved these figures. It is only after I am comfortable at a certain training pace that I will use a HRM to see what the HR is for any perceived effort. For me the perceived effort is always a more valuable tool than the HRM.

Rest up your HRM from time to time and listen to your body

A tale of two hearts
I will give another example of how complex hearts rates are: Remember that I said my resting heart rate is 27. If I double it, it is 54. If I double it again it is 108. Amazingly this is about the maximum pace that I run my easy runs at. (Although the books say I should run faster.) Let me take my wife Rieko, as an example. Her resting HR is around 50. If we double it, it is 100, double it again that is 200, this is her maximum heart rate. At 27 beats, per minute, my body is able to pump enough blood around itself for me to function adequately at rest, while Rieko needs 50 beats. But for my easy run I must raise my resting heart rate four times my resting pulse, while Rieko must only raise her resting heart race two and half times.

I hope I am starting to show that all our heart rates and bodies are different, and listening to our own body is much more effective than blindly following what the monitor says we should do. Although HRMs may have some good points, they are, just a tool that would be better understood by using them less frequently, and by listening to our bodies more often.
	
Training zones
Training zones are based on a percentage of your maximum heart rate. Within each training zone subtle physiological effects take place to enhance your fitness.

The recovery zone (60% to 70%)
Training within this zone develops basic endurance and aerobic capacity. All easy recovery training should be completed at a maximum of 70%. Another advantage to training in this zone is that while you are happily fat burning you may lose weight and you will be allowing your muscles to re-energise with glycogen, which has been expended during those faster paced work-outs.

The aerobic zone (70% to 80%)
Training in this zone will develop your cardiovascular system. The body&#039;s ability to transport oxygen to, and carbon dioxide away from, the working muscles can be developed and improved. As you become fitter and stronger from training in this zone it will be possible to  some of your longer runs  at up to 75%, so getting the benefits of some fat burning and improved aerobic capacity.
 
The anaerobic zone (80% to 90%)
Training in this zone will develop your Anaerobic Threshold. In this zone your individual anaerobic threshold is found. During this training glycogen is the main source of energy. This training will help you to race faster, as your body will develop an ability to use less oxygen, it will become more efficient. Training in this zone is ideal for races up to about two hours in length.

The red line zone (90% to 100%)
Training in this zone will only be possible for short periods of time. It effectively trains your ability to develop speed. Only the very fit can train in this zone, but it is vital for sprint finishes.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Review: T.ESS Megalight baselayer]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.tri247.com/article_3215.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[Late last year I tested out the the winter-specific, &#039;Platinum&#039; model long-sleeve baselayer from German manufacturer T.ESS. With warmer weather (supposedly!) approaching, the UK distributor for T.ESS, LewisKIT (www.lewiskit.com), sent me one of their year-round &#039;Megalight&#039; versions to test.



The &amp;lsquo;Megalight&amp;rsquo; range, which is available in long-sleeve, short-sleeve or vest style, is described as a &amp;quot;light, soft, versatile, all year round baselayer&amp;quot;. I received the short-sleeve (t-shirt style) to trial and see if it lived up to that claim.

The first thing to point out could probably be described as a Ronseal moment on opening the box - it&#039;s called &#039;Megalight&#039;, and it really is just that. However you are going to use this, additional weight or bulk  isn&#039;t going to be an issue.

As with the &#039;Platinum&#039; model I tested previously, I used a medium size (the smallest offered) which was fine, though at 6 feet tall I&#039;m probably border-line between a medium and a large.

Aside from the (lack of) weight, the first thing you notice is the texture of the material. It&#039;s extremely smooth and soft, almost silk-like. Fit is fantastic - very close, though not restrictive in the slightest, and the almost complete absence of seams assists here. In use I found it to be very flexible, in fact you just forget it&#039;s on. The neck-line is much lower cut than the warmer &#039;Platinum&#039; model which is a good thing - when it&#039;s freezing outside, being super snugg and tucked-up is fine, but in less arctic conditions, perhaps racing, a higher polo-neck style would get irritating. So, once again the T.ESS guys appear to have got the little things right, including the length which is sufficient to keep your lower back warm while cycling, but without excess material. 

While I found the &#039;Platinum&#039; to be superb in the depth&#039;s of winter, this &#039;Megalight&#039; version should offer the most versatility when conditions are not so extreme. I used mine as a base layer under a skinsuit (where the close fit is a real asset) during a chilly early season time trial, for running (including racing) and even as a base when standing around in civvies time-keeping at an event! I think (and will try it soon...) it would also be perfect under a trisuit during a duathlon, when the weather is just that little bit too chilly, but a full cycling jacket or similar would be excessive.

Like the previous test, it bounced back as new after every wash and stayed fresh too. 
I&#039;ll admit - I didn&#039;t really expect too much. I was (still am!) a big fan of the super-warm Platinum model reviewed last year, but, if anything I think this is even better. And here&#039;s the killer...I&#039;ve just checked out the price for the first time: &amp;pound;20 (&amp;pound;18 for the vest, or &amp;pound;25 for long-sleeve versions). Get in! That is very competitive pricing for such a high quality, super versatile and durable piece of kit that really delivers.

Tri247 says: Very highly recommended, you really can&#039;t go wrong at this price for such quality and versatility.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lanzarote captures Puma]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.tri247.com/article_3229.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[The Lanzarote Ironman has captured Puma as a sponsor for 2008 with the running specialist taking &#039;ownership&#039; of the run course and sponsoring three age group athletes as well. The three athletes, randomly chosen from the list of independent athletes (not club related), have received a selection of kit and shoes from Puma, both for training and racing on May 24th.

The three lucky athletes, Carlos, Mark Anthony and Mois&eacute;s, should be easy to spot on race day as they make their way along the seafront in Puerto del Carmen!
]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Review: Asics Gel Noosa ]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.tri247.com/article_3185.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[Anima sana in corpore sano - a sound mind in a sound body. This phrase has supposedly shaped Asics&#039; destiny and is the echo of their consistency, innovation, commitment to quality and originality. If I am entirely honest, I&#039;m not sure if you could be of a totally sound mind to wear the Asics Gel Noosa shoe but, seeing as most triathletes are slightly crazy, this shoe&#039;s bound to be a big hit in the triathlon world and it is, most definitely, original!

As you would expect from Asics, putting the rather scary Hawaiian design aside, this is a good shoe and is ideal for those seeking performance and speed in triathlon events. It&#039;s also a very comfortable shoe with a great fit and Asics have done a great job on getting the cushioning and weight just right. For the more technically minded out there, the four points below break the shoe down into its five components: 


Solyte midsole: A durable lightweight foam midsole which provides optimum cushioning and shock absorption.
Ecsaine suede: Grip pads on heel and tongue for speed and comfort during the transition phase.
Biomorphic upper: Elastic insert in the upper located strategically to increase flexibility and decrease risk of buckling, friction and irritation of the upper on the foot.
Asics rearfoot gel: Silicone material that absorbs and dissipates shock from the impact at heel strike.
Trusstic: A moulded component under the midfoot area. It provides stability in the midfoot whilst keeping the shoe lightweight.


You may get some funny looks down at the gym, but when it comes to the transition area, you won&#039;t have any problems finding your shoes. On another note, you may need to get down to the local tanning shop as the garish design definitely looks better with tanned legs. If that doesn&#039;t work they do look great with a pair of jeans!

For more information, or to purchase this shoe, go to the exclusive distributors - Wiggle: www.wiggle.co.uk]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Physio4life running injuries lecture]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.tri247.com/article_3204.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[Physio4life,  who have recently written articles on plantar fasciitis and Achilles tendonitis are holding a &#039;running injuries&#039; lecture at their London clinic. The lecture, which will take place on 11th June from 7.30pm to 9.00pm, will give athletes and coaches a chance to hear the course lecturer, Mark Saunders, discuss the following points: running biomechanics, training errors, specific core stability exercises, video analysis and common injuries. There will also be an opportunity to find out more about the issues discussed with a Q&amp;amp;A session at the end of the lecture.

For more information or to book your place call: 020 8704 5998 or email: admin@physio4life]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Creating portable workouts]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.tri247.com/article_3041.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[How many times have you gone out on a training ride (or run) with a programme in your mind and then been unable to remember just what the heck it was you were supposed to be doing? I mean, it&#039;s bad enough in the pool when the coach has put the programme up on the board for you but out there in the great wide open... I do know people who take little cards out with them and clip them on their aero bars to remind them what&#039;s supposed to be going on but a little wind and rain soon sorts that out! No, what you need is to be able to take the coach along with you to remind you that the next two minutes are at 90% or the next five miles should be at 90rpm and 20mph.

If you are lucky enough to own a Garmin Forerunner or Edge then you can, with just a little bit of effort, load your sessions up into the device and have that tell you what to do. They actually come with built-in sessions provided by Training Peaks (hands up those who actually realised that...) and there are even commercial services out there which will provide both programmes and analysis for you, see New Leaf for examples. What I&#039;m going to do is show you how to create your own so you can take advantage of the training programmes that Tri247 has been publishing.

In order to build and upload any workout to your Garmin device you&#039;ll need to have a copy of TrainingCenter installed on your PC or Mac - but I&#039;ll make the bold assumption that you&#039;ve already done that because if you haven&#039;t you&#039;ll be missing out on so much already. It is actually possible to create workouts on the device itself but, to be honest, it&#039;s just so much simpler to build them in TrainingCenter that I&#039;m only going to cover that. TrainingCenter also allows you to build complex workouts that involve more than one sport, you can&#039;t do that on the device itself.

Understanding Workout Mode
To work with existing Workouts, or to program your own, you&#039;ll need to be in Workout Mode so click the Workouts icon on the toolbar in Training Center. The left side of the Workout Mode screen shows a list of folders for organizing your workouts while the right side of the screen contains a calendar for scheduling your workouts. You can create your own folders to organize your workouts; for example, you can create subfolders under the Running folder to organize your running workouts (interval training, distance runs, etc) or create subfolders under the Other folder for additional sports (kayaking, cross country skiing, etc).

If you want to create a new folder click the folder you want to create the new folder in (Running, Biking, Other, or MultiSport) and then select New Folder from the Edit menu. A new folder will appear that you can then name as you wish, I&#039;ve created one under Running to hold the sample programme we&#039;ll create a little later. If you need to move a folder, click the folder and drag it to its new home under any of the other folders in the window.



Creating a new Workout
In Workout Mode you can create advanced workouts that include multiple steps with varied distances, rest laps, and training goals. Each step of a workout consists of two main elements: a duration and a target. The duration can be a time, a distance or a number of calories burned. You can also create a step that lasts until you press the lap button on your device.

The target is your goal for the step which will typically be to keep your speed or your heart rate in a specific zone for the duration of the step. Alternatively you can create a step that does not have a specific goal.

Your workout can also contain steps with repetitions and we&#039;ll get to that in a moment.

To create a new workout you first need to select the folder that it will live in so click the appropriate folder on the left-hand side. Now click the New Workout icon which will open the New Workout screen with step 1 of the workout ready for you to customize.



The first thing to do is type a name for the workout in the Name field. You can also enter a description or some notes into the Notes field. Now select the duration of this step from the When will this step end? drop-down list. If you select a duration based on time, distance, heart rate, or calories, additional fields will appear for you to complete.

Select the target for this step from the What is your target for this step? drop-down list. If you select a target based on speed zone or heart rate zone, additional fields appear for you to complete. 

If you want this step to be a resting step, select Yes from the Is this a resting step? drop-down list.

To name this step (as opposed to the whole Workout, which you already named above), select Yes from the appropriate drop-down list. The Custom Name field appears and you can type the step name.

Create the next step in the workout by clicking the New Step icon and repeat the process until you have created all the steps for your workout. If you need to delete a step, click the step and click the Delete icon.

Once you have added all the necessary steps you can click OK to save your workout.



Useful tip: When building a workout, it is important to create transition steps that allow you to build up speed, reduce your heart rate, etc. For example, if you are transitioning from a walking step to a running step, you can create a short step (ten seconds or so) with no specific target speed, which gives you some time to speed up. If you are transitioning from a step with a fast heart rate to a step with a slower heart rate, you can create a rest step that gives your heart rate time to slow down.



Creating repeating steps

You can add steps with repetition to your workout and set the number of times you want to repeat them. Steps with repetition can include any number of sub-steps you want to repeat. To create a step with repetition:

From the New Workout screen, click the New Step with Repetition icon. A new step and sub-step are created. For example, Step 2 is created with Step 2.1 underneath it. Enter the information for the sub-step. in exactly the same way as you would for a regular workout step. If you want to create additional sub-steps, click the New Step icon. Repeat this process until all the sub-steps are created.

Click the Repeat the steps below X times icon which will cause the Selected Repetition field to appear. You can now enter the number of times you want to repeat the step.

To create new steps that are not included in the repetition, click the first step in the workout and click the New Step icon. Enter information for the step and click the Move Down icon to move the step to the appropriate position in the workout.

Editing a Workout

You can edit the steps of an existing workout, including renaming the workout, creating new steps, changing existing steps, and changing the order of the steps.

To edit a workout, double-click the workout in the folder list or on the calendar. You can now edit any of the fields in any of the steps just by clicking on them and making your changes. To add a new step or a new step with repetition, click a step in the workout and click the New Step icon or the New Step with Repetition icon. To change the order of the steps, click the step and click the  Move Up or  Move Down icon.

Once you have made your changes remember to click OK to save the workout.

Scheduling a Workout

After you have created your workouts, you can schedule them on the calendar. You can schedule the same workout on multiple days, and you can schedule multiple workouts on the same day.

NOTE: You do not have to schedule a workout in order to send it to your device.

To schedule a workout: In Workout Mode, scroll the calendar on the right side of the screen to select a month. Click the workout in the folder list and drag it to the appropriate day(s) on the calendar. An alternative method is to click on a workout in the folder list and then click the Edit menu and click Schedule Workout. A small calendar appears from which you can select the month and day that you want to schedule the workout for. Clicking OK then assigns the workout to that date.

Sending Workouts to your device

You can send scheduled and unscheduled workouts to your device. You can also receive workouts from your device and open them in Garmin Training Center.

NOTE: Sending workouts from Garmin Training Center to your device replaces the existing workout database on your device. If you have created workouts on your device which you want to keep, you must transfer them to Garmin Training Center before you upload new ones or they will be deleted.

To send workouts: Connect your device to the computer (we&#039;re assuming that you already know how to do this!!). In Workout Mode, click the Send Workouts and Courses icon. If your device contains workouts that are not in Garmin Training Center, a message appears asking if you want to transfer the workouts to Garmin Training Center before you overwrite the device. Click Yes or No as appropriate.

If you have created more workouts in Garmin Training Center than your device can hold, the Send Workouts screen appears which will allow you to select the workouts you want to send to your device. Click OK to start the transfer and a message will appear telling you that your workouts have been sent.

NOTE: If you send both scheduled and unscheduled workouts to your device, unscheduled workouts are saved as &#039;Favorites&#039; in your device.

Worked example
We have picked a classic Fartlek run session and coded this for a Forerunner 305 which you can download here and pick apart in Training Center to see how we put it together. This is what the coach wrote down:


Warm-up with a 10 minute easy to moderate jog and then stretch for a couple of minutes.
Continue the warm-up with a further 10 minute easy jog.
The main set is 36 minutes done as three repeats of:
1 minute on/1 minute off, 3 minutes on/1 minute off, 5 minutes on/1 minute off.
On should be in zone 2-3 at half marathon pace, Off is zone 1.
Cool down with a 15 minute easy jog.




We translated this into the following steps to build the Tri247 Fartlek Workout and, yes, I know we didn&#039;t include any extra steps to allow you to build up speed and slow down but this is just an example for you to play with - so why not add them for yourself?

10 minutes in HR zone #1
Pause until lap button is pressed (so you can stretch)
10 minutes in HR zone #2
Repeat these next steps 3 times

1 minute at HR zone #3
1 minute at HR zone #1
3 minutes at HR zone #3
1 minute at HR zone #1
5 minutes at HR zone #3
1 minute at HR zone #1

15 minutes at HR zone #1
]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[XTERRA UK - website and online entry go live]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.tri247.com/article_3025.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[The XTERRA UK website and online entry system are now live. This year&#039;s event  will take place over the weekend of the 21st and 22nd June in South Wales, and as well as the traditional XTERRA off-road triathlon will also feature an off-road half marathon. This is an event not to be missed, and as always, Tri247 will be providing you with all training information and news to get you on the start line in tip-top condition. We are also pleased to announce that Julie Dibens, current XTERRA World Champion and winner of XTERRA UK 2007, will not only be taking part in this year&rsquo;s event, but will be working alongside Tri247 to update the event website and provide training tips and advice.

As an additional bonus, the organisers of XTERRA UK will be entering all athletes that enter the event in March into a competition. One lucky person will win a place on Julie Diben&#039;s and Sam Gardner&#039;s training camp and will also have their entry fee refunded! So, dust off your trail shoes, pump up your MTB bike tyres and log onto www.xterra.uk.com now and sign up for this unique event.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Guaranteed places - ING New York City Marathon]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.tri247.com/article_3023.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[After a long tough triathlon season many of you may be quite ready to hang-up your bike and take a rest. But if you&#039;re looking for an extra challenge for the year and the thought of taking a run round one of the world&#039;s most exciting and vibrant cities, then the ING New York City Marathon could be the perfect way to round off your season and with the strength of the pound against the dollar, it&#039;ll be a perfect opportunity to go on a shopping spree whilst you&#039;re there!

In 2007 Sports Tours International took over 1,200 British people to New York, helping to make the UK the largest international contingent. Once again Sports Tours International are the official international travel partner of the ING New York City Marathon for the UK and are able to offer guaranteed entries to those who book their travel through them.

Sports Tours International offer a variety of package options to suit the time you have available, so whether it&rsquo;s a short break or a full week&rsquo;s holiday they&#039;ll have something to meet your requirements. The pre-race registration is within walking distance of their selected hotels, which is a great experience in itself as the ING New York City Marathon has one of the finest running and fitness expos in the world.

For more information go to: www.sportstoursinternational.co.uk]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comerford beats Wellington]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.tri247.com/article_2972.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[Five-time Ironman Florida winner Bella Comerford continued her winning form on the run this year by beating fellow Brit, 2007 Ironman World Champion Chrissie Wellington, at the Freeport Clark Half Marathon last weekend in the Philippines.
 
The race, run over an undulating course, saw Comerford take victory in a time of 1:18:38 over Wellington&#039;s second place time of 1:18:59. On her victory Comerford commented, &ldquo;I felt great throughout the run and it is a very promising victory this early in the season, Chrissie ran incredibly well and if this is anything to go by it should be an exciting year for female British Ironman athletes with Chrissie, other Team TBB team mates and I pushing each other on to success after success - hopefully through to Ironman Hawaii where it would be nice to have a British 1, 2&rdquo;. Comerford declined to speculate on the order of that 1, 2...
 
Also at the Freeport race, Comerford&rsquo;s fianc&eacute;e Stephen Bayliss clocked 1:10.32 to finish second overall, only four seconds behind the winner, Gerald Sabal. Comerford and Wellington next go head-to-head at Ironman New Zealand in March.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Profeet launch free walk-in service]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.tri247.com/article_2944.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[Profeet, the UK&rsquo;s leading customised insole and sports footwear specialist, has launched a new free ten-minute &lsquo;walk-in&rsquo; foot and footwear analysis service. The new service will quickly assess customers&rsquo; footwear and foot characteristics such as: function, motion, foot position, shape and foot type, as well as arch height and whether the customer is a &lsquo;forefoot&rsquo; or &lsquo;heel&rsquo; striker.

Simon Bright, Profeet Footwear Lab Manager comments, &ldquo;It is very important to bear in mind that 70% of runners are in the wrong footwear and a high majority of these running shoes are directly causing an injury. Our technicians will quickly diagnose any foot or shoe related problems that may be occurring, to make sure the correct footwear is being worn and in doing so significantly reduce the risk of any injuries.&rdquo;

The free &lsquo;walk-in&rsquo; analysis service is now operating at both of Profeet&rsquo;s London footwear stores in Fulham and Clapham South. Profeet have launched the new service in the lead-up to the London marathon in April as this is a key training period for competitors. The new service does not replace the existing 3D Fit System and is not covered by our comfort guarantee, but still offers technical analysis beyond what you would find in other specialist shops, for customers who might just want to purchase new running shoes. The customer can always come back and utilise the unique 3D Fit System for the ultimate fit, comfort and performance.

Simon Bright goes on to comment, &ldquo;Sadly we see many people that are simply in the wrong size or type of shoe for their running style. Ill-fitting shoes are the largest contributing factor in running related injuries. We are obviously keen that people train in the correct footwear and our new free service will help customers minimise the risk of injury, with no cost to them at all so hopefully they will have added comfort for their sport or everyday needs.&rdquo;

For further information please visit: www.profeet.co.uk  or contact the Fulham store: on (0)20 7736 0046 or the Clapham South store on (0)20 8673 2174.]]></description></item></channel></rss>