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GET OUT, GET FITTER, LIVE MORE Welcome to Outdoor Fitness, Britain’s first magazine dedicated to helping you get fit and stay fit by training in the great outdoors. We’ve nothing against gyms but given the choice of a gentle breeze or stale air con, birdsong or MTV, we’d much rather be out in nature’s gym. We’ll show you how to train more efficiently to get fitter, faster and stronger, and we’ll inspire you to focus your fitness on tackling the most exciting, adventurous and lifeaffirming challenges.

We’ve assembled a first class team of professional coaches to share their expertise so you can make the most of the training time you have available, whatever your ambitions. And we’ll explore in depth the physiological and psychological elements of fitness and competition to give you a complete understanding of how to beat your current thresholds. So whether

you’re setting out on your first 10km run or you’re a veteran ultra-runner, whether you’re dipping your toe in open water swimming or you’re an experienced triathlete, whether you’re looking to sharpen up on your ride to work or you’re a competitive club cyclist, each issue of Outdoor Fitness will be rammed with cutting edge tips, advice and authoritative gear tests to take your fitness and performances to the next level.

On this journey together we’ll showcase magnificent outdoor challenges and detail the training you need to take them on.

We’ll also introduce inspirational athletes and adventurers who dig deep into their souls to push back the boundaries of human experience. And we’ll have a whole heap of fun along the way.

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“For most people, training for big events means putting in a long run, ride or swim once a week,” says endurance coach Marc Laithwaite.

“But really understanding the components of stamina and speed means you can take a more structured approach to your training. And that’s the key to unlocking your full potential...”

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Stretching and warming up are key parts of any run. Do it right and you’ll be able to run faster and further. Start by stretching out your hamstrings with a foot resting on a stile, tree stump or fence rail that’s just below waist height. Keep your leg straight and slowly lean forward until you feel a stretch in your hamstring. Repeat with the other leg. Work on about 30 seconds per stretch and remember, the aim isn’t to put

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This is the first of two sprintstyle exercises and it uses urban furniture, namely steps, to further fat-burning and muscle toning. Rocky had the Philadelphia Museum of Art but

you can choose any suitably steep flight with at least 30 steps to go at. Run up fast, come down slowly – and repeat for five minutes.

There’s absolutely no need to bellow ‘Adriaaannn’ from the corner of your mouth at any to. point – unless you really want of In the sticks? Short on flights steps? A steep grassy bank will do just as well.

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This is a version of the traditional chin up using an a overhanging branch instead of bar. Give the branch a shake to

make sure it can take your weight then, with palms towards you and arms at shoulder width, pull up and bring your chin roughly level with the branch.

Control your descent after each rep. Muscle groups worked by

this exercise include biceps, latissimus dorsi (lats) and pectorals (pecs) but by tensioning and un-tensioning your abdominal muscles during each rep you can toughen these up, too. Do 10 and carry on.

lumber jumps

Find a log that’s just below knee height. Stand side on to the obstacle and with your feet together jump over and back, landing in a squat position, before immediately taking off again. This is excellent for general conditioning, agility and

great for increasing your off-the-mark pace. A couple of minutes of this intense exercise is enough. Seek out larger logs as your technique improves.

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The Boardman sits on the more race-oriented side of the bike shed with a geometry bias towards speed over comfort. Smooth welds and an internally routed rear brake cable create clean lines on this light, triple-butted, aluminium frame and give the appearance of a more expensive full carbon frame.

The wishbone-shaped seatstays are a nod to comfort but ultimately the oversized chainstays and oversized BB30 bottom bracket are all about transferring pedal power as efficiently as possible. The frame is paired with a full carbon fork and uses a tapered steerer which reinforces the area where the fork and frame meet. Mavic’s entry level Aksium wheelset uses bladed spokes and looks fantastic with its polished alu hubs. The wheels, cassette and Vittoria Zaffiro tyres together weigh in at 3.23kg, 140g heavier than the lightest set on test. The gear shifters, front and rear mechs are all the tried, tested and reliable Shimano 105 while the chainset is a FSA Gossamer compact (50x34 ratio). Tektro’s R580 brakes provide the stopping power and the finishing kit includes Boardman saddle, stem, handlebars and carbon seatpost. Our size Large weighed in at 9.13kg, only 90 grams heavier than the lightest bike on test.

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The Boardman feels more athletic than the Specialized, Cannondale and Condor and it’s clear that this bike has been designed with efficiency and speed in mind. As soon as you sling your leg over the frame and start pedalling you know it’s going to be a rapid ride. Although suitable for sportives (organised group riding events), the firm yet responsive ride of Boardman Road Team will bring out the competitive streak in any cyclist. Bursts of acceleration are transferred efficiently, propelling you quickly, and ideal for riding in a fast-paced peloton.

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thanks to Shimano’s 105 componentry, and although not the lightest on test, the Mavic wheels do accelerate and hold their speed well but are let down by the Vittoria Zaffiro tyres which felt a little slow.

The full carbon fork helps reduce road buzz up front and the wishbone seatstays and carbon seatpost absorb some of the road’s vibrations at the rear. Although these features help smooth out roads in poor condition, the Boardman did feel a little unforgiving at times compared to the Specialized, Cannondale and Condor.

On climbs, however, the Boardman feels very efficient, especially when you stand out of the saddle, thanks to its rigid frame and stiff bottom bracket. Cornering, the Boardman feels light and responsive, consistent with its racy approach, and descending it’s stable and controlled, assisted by the stopping power of by the Tektro R580 brakes, arguably the best of the bunch in this test.

In terms of geometry, the Boardman feels a longer stretch from saddle to handlebars than the other bikes tested, especially if you are on the upper limit of a size. This makes the riding position more aerodynamic but less comfortable to maintain over the course of a demanding sportive. Swapping the stem for one with greater rise does create a more friendly position for long days in the saddle.

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It involves 150 miles of running, walking and stumbling, over six days, in searing Sahara desert heat. The longest day is about 50 miles, and is followed by a marathon the following day, all on rocky, sandy terrain in the savage heat of Morocco.

And yet this race is tackled by people who do not always have a long history of running, but simply a burning need to challenge themselves and do something remarkable. “The desert is the place to work out where you are in life,” says Rory Coleman from ultrarace.co.uk, eight-time veteran of the Marathon des Sables, who now trains people to compete in this most famous of challenges. You have to carry all your own food and supplies for the entire race. Only water is provided along the way. While sleeping in a race camp each night and sharing tent space with fellow competitors you’ll make lifelong friendships and learn more about yourself than you might want to know. “It’s a journey,” Rory says. “You can be broken into pieces - you find out who you are.

And afterwards you’re mourning the fact that you’re not doing it.”

RACE FACTS Next race: 5 April 2012 Distance: 150 miles Time limit: 7 days Number of racers: 849 Starter finisher ratio: 95% Who takes part? Anyone with the drive to do it, and to train Cost to enter: £3,200 Total ascent: Course changes each year How long for the trip? 12 days Website: saharamarathon.co.uk How tough? nnnn

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Run a marathon, cycle 100 miles or take on a Half Ironman... whatever your sporting amibtions, they’re easier to realise than you think, promises Marc Laithwaite. “Most people can complete a marathon or 100-mile cycle sportive by simply dropping the pace,” he explains. “But that’s not enough.

The majority of people want to hit the finishing line with a time they can be proud of. They want to have reserves of speed to tap into in the final quarter of the event.”

The secret to success at any endurance event is to train the whole body for the very specific nature of the event that you’re building up to. “Distance events require a high level of cardiovascular and aerobic fitness. A strong heart and lungs is essential,” says Marc.

“Sessions of running or biking will work on these elements of your fitness, but you need to take a holistic approach that understands everything your body will be called on to do.

“If your event requires you to run for 18 miles over rough terrain then there’s no point doing short, fast runs on Tarmac and gym workouts, because it won’t give you the specific fitness needed. But you should mix your training to develop specific areas of your endurance that could be weak links on race day and if your finishing time is important you need to do some speed work, rather than plodding on long runs for every training session.”

The following training plan has been designed to help your body adapt to the demands of tough endurance events. Mix this approach with training specifically for the event you’re preparing for, to realise your full potential. Do this for six weeks and you’ll be fitter, faster and stronger than ever before.

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Greenland’s Inuit depend on extraordinary skills and spirit to survive in one of the harshest environments on the planet. Photographer Ragnar Axelsson’s

Not eNough variety iN your diet

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You need to be aware of hidden sugars and other nasties such as trans fats, monosodium glutamate or artificial colours and flavours.

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Plan your food for the week and make sure that you don’t eat the same main meal for at least three days.

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7 AuGuST ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||| Dyrham Park 10km Series Dyrham, Gloucestershire Multi-terrain 10km (other races include 3km and 300m fun run) £16 in advance, £20 on the day relishrunningraces.com

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24 July |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||| Box End Off-Road Quadrathlon and Triathlon Kempston, Bedford Swim 750m (open water), kayak 4.4km, cycle 15km (MTB off-road), trail run 5km £28 in advance, £33 on the day quadracracing.co.uk

31 July |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||| Concorde Triathlon Bradfield, nr Reading, Berkshire Swim 400m (pool), cycle 20km, run (multi-terrain) 5km £35 (£32 BTF members) thamesvalleytriathletes.co.uk

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Nicetri Olympic league Triathlon Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire Swim 1500m (open water), cycle 42km, run 10km £55 (£50 BTF members) nicetri.co.uk

31 July |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||| Portishead Triathlon Bristol, Avon Swim 400m (outdoor pool), cycle 25km

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4 AuGuST ||||||||||||||||||||||||||| Badger 10km Trail Run Bamber Bridge, Lancashire Undulating course through parkland £7 on the day ukresults.net

5 AuGuST ||||||||||||||||||||||||||| RNlI Summer Series Skegness, Lincolnshire Multi-terrain 10km Closing date 3 Aug

£18 rnli.org.uk/summerseries

6 AuGuST ||||||||||||||||||||||||||| Wolftrek Forres to Cairngorm Mountain, Scottish Highlands Multi-terrain 45 mile, teams of 3 or more. (Can be done as 15-mile relay)

(hilly), run 5km (multi-terrain) Closing date 24 July £36 (£33 BTF members)

£75 wildheartsinaction.org/wolftrek

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Total Warrior Toughest 10 Miles Shap, Cumbria Multi-terrain 10 mile challenge with 20+

31 July |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||| (A Small Bit of) The Great Tour Seaton, Devon A superbly undulating 100km audax cycle event that takes you around the coast and hills of Devon Closing date 17 July £5 aukweb.net

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Swim 400m (pool), cycle 25km, run 5km. (Closing date 1 August) £35 (£32 BTF members)

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obstacles (mud, steep hills, fire…) £70 before 24 July, £90 up to 31 July totalwarrior.co.uk

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Milland Valley Trail 13 Liphook, Hampshire Multi-terrain 13 miles (20km) Closing date 30 July £12 liss-runners.org.uk

7 AuGuST ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||| Run Burton 10k Burton-on-Trent, Staffordshire Multi-terrain 10km £14 in advance, £15 on the day runburton.co.uk

7 AuGuST |||||||||||||||||||||||||||| St. James’s Place 10k Cirencester, Gloucestershire Multi-terrain 10km (parkland) £12 in advance, £14 on the day sjp.co.uk/funrun

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Neville Chanin Memorial Over the Severn Wickhamford, Worcestershire 213km audax cycle ride Closing date 24 July postal entries £4 johnjames@fincheight.co.uk 01386 870 623

7 AuGuST |||||||||||||||||||||||||||| Mini-Tour of Blackmore Vale and Cranbourne Chase Wilton, Salisbury, Wiltshire 114km audax cycle ride Closing date 24 July £5 aukweb.net

7 AuGuST |||||||||||||||||||||||||||| Wiggle Super Series Haywards Heath Howler Haywards Heath, West Sussex 95-mile cyclo-sportive with 2,427m of climbing (62- and 37-mile options) £25 (62-mile £21; 37-mile £16).

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“I haven’t ridden for a couple of months but as I have raced a lot in the past this event is more of a mental challenge for me. I know I can push my body to a good degree.”

Idle Trail Race Apperley Bridge, Bradford, W. Yorks 10km trail run Closing date 3 August £10 in advance, £11 on the day

9 AuGuST ||||||||||||||||||||||||||| Richmond Park Trail Challenge Richmond, Greater London Trail run 6km or 10km £5 in advance, £7 on the day http://sloweb.org.uk/trail/ summer2011/

10 AuGuST |||||||||||||||||||||||||| RNlI Summer Series Hayle, Cornwall Multi-terrain 10km on beach

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12 AuGuST |||||||||||||||||||||||||| Grimsthorpe ultra 105 Grimsthorpe, Lincolnshire 105 mile (169km) on foot trail with 26-hour time limit £68 fat-feet.co.uk

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Grimsthorpe Half-Marathon Grimsthorpe, Lincolnshire Superb mixed-terrain route around

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Wiggle Tour of the Peak Peak District, Derbyshire Tough 97-mile cyclo-sportive featuring the three iconic climbs of the Cat and Fiddle, Winnats Pass and Holme Moss marathons or ultras, £26 (64-mile option £24) including two 50 and one Wha t is it? kilotogo.com A tough 56-mile event. through 105-mile the Scott in adventure “My training tends to gorunni ish |||||||||||||||||||||||||| race ng, off-ro 14 AuGuSTHighla nds involv cycles of about 30 to 40Why ad cyclin ing trail Series Super g, ? BecaWiggle and kayak use you’re miles per week, then every ing. runne a confid Mendips Sportive r, can handl ent third week I’ll do 60 to 70 e a kayak Bath, Avon rider, a good memorable Bath Racecourse, , and want miles. It’s a question of way to a cyclo-sportive see Scotl sights 100- or 70-mile including and’s great balancing time and not Glen Coe, est Loch Ness. £25/£21 Ben Nevis wanting to overtrain. and www.ukcyclingevents.co.uk Wha doing off t’s “I started the chall enge? it in one I The triathlons, then after that

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Etape Hibernia County Clare, Ireland An 82-mile sportive on closed roads around the west coast of Ireland. An average speed of 13-14mph needed. €54 etapehibernia.com

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Coniston Water Epic lakes Swim Coniston, Cumbria 500m, 1 mile and 3,800m swims

Ridgeway Challenge 85 Ivinghoe, Buckinghamshire Trail run 85 miles with 9,000ft ascent over two days.

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of sportive under the leafy canopies What is it? A 100-mile cyclo the New Forest National Park. such to find a UK sportive through Why? Because you’ll struggle traffic-free roads, and with Wiggle amazing scenery, and on such timed. excellent and the race is chip sponsorship, the facilities are part of the New Forest Cycle Plus, with the sportive forming of it and enter the Falling Festival, you could make a weekend cyclo-cross event the day Leaves 66km mountain bike and With family-friendly cycle activities, before, as a bit of a warm-up. this a post-event BBQ and bands, plenty to keep kids amused and the family. is an easy weekend to sell to avoiding the herds of roaming What’s the challenge? Besides pigs and of course, ponies, you’ll animals, including deer, cattle, 25% relatively short, climbs, like the face some challenging, albeit toughest 100-miler, but it’s popular Blissford Hill. This isn’t the UK’s locations. and takes you through some magical

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roads on decent Tarmac and Surface: Sweeping country smooth cycle-paths (registration from 7.30am) When: 2 October 2011, 8.00–10.00am Where: Brockenhurst, Hampshire (66 miles), Fun (44 miles) Distance: Epic (100 miles), Standard has not sold out. (£3 surcharge) Entry on day: Yes, if the event Cost: £25 Contact: ukcyclingevents.co.uk

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Drinking beetroot juice a few hours before training could help you get more from your workout, according to research from Exeter University. Studies found that cyclists who drank half a litre of the red stuff were able to ride 20 percent longer than those who drank a blackcurrant placebo. Researchers think having more nitric oxide in your body, a byproduct of the nitrate in beetroot, helps your body use oxygen more efficiently.

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Beta cyanin, the pigment that gives beetroot its colour, is an antioxidant which speeds up detoxification in your liver. This enables your body to turn the alcohol into a less harmful substance that can be excreted quicker than normal, so reach for the beetroot after a heavy night.

Beetroot was also an aphrodisiac in ancient Rome with pictures still visible on the wall of the official brothel in Pompeii!

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The majority of people want to hit the finishing line with a time they can be proud of. They want to have reserves of speed to tap into in the final quarter of the event.”

The secret to success at any endurance event is to train the whole body for the very specific nature of the event that you’re building up to. “Distance events require a high level of cardiovascular and aerobic fitness. A strong heart and lungs is essential,” says Marc.

“Sessions of running or biking will work on these elements of your fitness, but you need to take a holistic approach that understands everything your body will be called on to do.

“If your event requires you to run for 18 miles over rough terrain then there’s no point doing short, fast runs on Tarmac and gym workouts, because it won’t give you the specific fitness needed. But you should mix your training to develop specific areas of your endurance that could be weak links on race day and if your finishing time is important you need to do some speed work, rather than plodding on long runs for every training session.”

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Marathon des sables This is the mother and father of all endurance runs. A race that, on the face of it, would seem to demand insanity from its competitors, and yet has launched the ultra-running careers of countless ordinary people who now crave ever longer and more demanding challenges and adventures.

It involves 150 miles of running, walking and stumbling, over six days, in searing Sahara desert heat. The longest day is about 50 miles, and is followed by a marathon the following day, all on rocky, sandy terrain in the savage heat of Morocco.

And yet this race is tackled by people who do not always have a long history of running, but simply a burning need to challenge themselves and do something remarkable. “The desert is the place to work out where you are in life,” says Rory Coleman from ultrarace.co.uk, eight-time veteran of the Marathon des Sables, who now trains people to compete in this most famous of challenges. You have to carry all your own food and supplies for the entire race. Only water is provided along the way. While sleeping in a race camp each night and sharing tent space with fellow competitors you’ll make lifelong friendships and learn more about yourself than you might want to know. “It’s a journey,” Rory says. “You can be broken into pieces - you find out who you are.

And afterwards you’re mourning the fact that you’re not doing it.”

RACE FACTS Next race: 5 April 2012 Distance: 150 miles Time limit: 7 days Number of racers: 849 Starter finisher ratio: 95% Who takes part? Anyone with the drive to do it, and to train Cost to enter: £3,200 Total ascent: Course changes each year How long for the trip? 12 days Website: saharamarathon.co.uk How tough? nnnn

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