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The best running poles for tackling hilly training runs and races

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By Hattie Parish Verified, Rick Pearson
| MSN UK Verified
Running poles are becoming an increasingly common sight in long-distance trail events. Light, durable and easily tucked away into a hydration pack , they come into their own on steep inclines, lightening the burden on your quads and glutes. At Runner's World , the team has put a number of poles to the test during steep training sessions and technical race ascents, from Transgrancanaria to the Spine Summer Sprint. The following got our RW Expert-Tested seal of approval. Tackling an ultramarathon?
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Sometimes, you need a kick up the bum. Here's how Clare Balding, 55, lost 1.5 stone by walking

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By Rick Pearson
| MSN UK Verified
Fitness routines can often seem intimidating and complex. But sometimes the simple approach is best – and it doesn't get much simpler than walking BBC presenter Clare Balding revealed that she lost 1.5 stone by walking and impressive 12,000 steps a day. Speaking on BBC Radio 4, the 55-year-old said: ‘I know how much the walking helps me because it gets you out for quite a long time.
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The 'tempo cut down' workout has been around for years – here's why in-the-know runners still rate it

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By Rick Pearson
| MSN UK Verified
Tempo running has many benefits. It boosts your VO2 max . It improves your endurance. It teaches you the importance of pace management. Classic tempo runs usually involve a same-paced effort, typically at the kind of intensity you could hold for an hour in race conditions. In terms of rate of perceived exertion (RPE), it's a 7 or 8 out of 10. These types of tempo runs might last for anything from 15 to 40 minutes. Tempo runs like this are great, but it can get a little samey after a while.
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