Q I gave birth nine weeks ago, and before this I was running up to eight miles every day. I went for my first run the other day and felt dreadful. I want to run a 10K in a couple of months, before tackling a half-marathon in the autumn. I
Q In the last 18 months, Ive run three marathons. As a result, though, my times have gone backwards for 10K and half-marathon. I thought that all the training Ive been doing would make me faster what am I doing wrong?A Firstly, you need to ask
using the basic ingredients of 10K training, do I need a 10K schedule at all?A:No, but the great thing about 10K training is that you can use it as the basis for all-round running fitness, as well as for specific targets. It has all the ingredients
target 10K pace with three-minute recoveries, then you should be able to hit your goal on race day. This is a good time trial to do before you start your 10K schedules, and when you’re two-thirds of the way through them. Remember two things though: a) don
-marathoners to do long runs? Absolutely. Endurance is a factor at all road-racing distances, says Henderson. Even 5K and 10K runners can benefit from one- to two-hour runs, but anything much longer might drain energy away from their specific training
