-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

these crippling pre-race nerves? --Why do I feel sluggish early in races?Can you race yourself fit?What can I do to improve my kick at the end of races?Is it okay to move from 10K to half-marathon?How can I pace myself in hilly races? --What is causing

. So once it's done, it's easy to think you can't keep it up, but you don't have to. There are plenty of short races to aim for, and they can be just as satisfying as the longer stuff. Why not pick a big local 5K or 10K? The training will be lighter

or flat and you train on different terrain do not despair just train at a pace you feel you can maintain for the Ironman. It will be fine on race day with an adequate taper.Q: I'm want to complete my first triathlon but my furthest run to date is 10K. I

will come back stronger. martin cherokee ring You'll have good days and bad days, it happens to us all. I bailed out of a 10K on Tuesday feeling rotten, then ran 13K today without a problem! It is hard to be nice to yourself sometimes when things aren

to measure the success of your programme.Crispin Hetherington Running life: Runs four to five times per week, and recently ran 34 minutes for 10K. Years running: 20 In winter, if you can, run in the daylight – run to work or run at lunchtime. Too many times

have got years of endurance running behind you and enjoy the other events on offer - 5K, 10K, half-marathons and multi terrains - before you even think about doing a marathon.Q. What is the best strategy for keeping a steady pace throughout the second

prepare you for that last 10K. You start feeling different degrees of pain, and all I could think of was that this is the closest thing I’ve done to childbirth (I might have to eat those words someday). It just hurts everywhere and you want it over even

another week! Then my plans are: The Thame 10K in June, and some other local races including the Otmoor Challenge (half-marathon) in July and then a September/October marathon - and I will be back to London in 2006!Cheeko, 3:55To quote from Lock, Stock

starting to affect my ability to train for any kind of race successfully whether it's a 10k or half marathon I end up injured before the race  Your help is greatly appreciated. I've seen 3 different physios, 2 osteopaths and no one seems able to say exactly