Building, the route runs along a brand new road, heading north towards the Crowne Plaza and the Atlantic Tower, before a swift u-turn at 1.5K. Then it's simply a case of counting off the sights of the city as you race past the Albert Docks, the Anglican
, 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, but no less rewarding, and there's far less chance of a
on. You’re starting to tap into that with the LiveStrong Challenges. [This year, 5-K and 10-K runs were added to those events, which were originally conceived as cycling events.] Yeah. Rides are difficult to organize. But you can take a 5-K or a 10-K
've competed in everything from 800m up to a half-marathon. I want to stay at 1,500m and 5K for as long as possible, with 1,500m as my preference. I want to be competitive against the Kenyans and not just someone who turns up on the day.How does cross
:Specific: “We often use the notion of ‘tight’ and ‘loose’ goals, says Darren. A goal ‘to get fit’ is a pretty loose aim that will be difficult to track, whereas a goal to get faster at 5k is a ‘tight’ goal since it is easy to monitor.”Measurable: This could be a
started, the better.Walk Before You RunMore than a few training programmes – especially the New Year’s-resolution variety – are doomed almost before they start. Why? Because the schedules are overly ambitious and complex. Or, in direct contrast
- should I force myself to drink even if I don't feel like it? Robert Bruce 3 A. You should aim to drink every 5K in a marathon to prevent dehydration. Otherwise, it can affect your performance. Sip little and often - if you feel ing thirsty is too late
-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
as anyone training for their first 5K, 10K or marathon – whatever the distance, it’s the same nerves. Hoping that I’ve done enough, thankful to have stayed injury-free. I swing wildly from being scared to feeling calm because I know worrying at this stage
and mental limits and have fun as you work towards your running goals, whether that's to get in shape, finish a your first 5K or run a marathon.With chapters on training, health, nutrition, weight loss, running and pregnancy, motivation, cross
