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Lucozade Sport Super Six: Rob (sub-4:00)
By Runner's World on 19/12/2008 02:00:54
Follow the progress of Rob, our sub-4:00 hopeful, as he receives expert advice from mentor Steve Smythe
At a Glance Profile Nickname: fat face Age: 45 Running for: 25 years No. of marathons: 6 PBs: 5K: 21:31 10K: 45
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30 Best Training Tips - From the Forum
By Runner's World on 21/03/2005 15:40:17
Real-life tried and tested ways to improve your motivation, long runs, speedwork and more - from runners just like you
speedworkNick J – You can transpose a standard track session, say 6x1K at 5K pace with 2-3 minutes jog recoveries in between, onto the hills. Something like running 800m uphill at 5K effort, and then jogging down to recover. It's a hard session, but you
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RW's BIG Q+A Index
By Runner's World on 28/10/2007 00:00:00
Your questions - our experts
retch during races?How should I prepare for my first 5K?Why is the last mile of a 5K always so hard? I don't think I set off too fast. --Are some people simply better suited to ‘short’ distances?How can I calm my pre-race nerves?How can I overcome
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Tri in 10
By Zoë McDonald and Lisa Buckingham on 24/11/2009 09:42:10
Train for a triathlon in just 10 weeks with these simple sessions and schedules
duathlon champion and coach. "It's far tougher running after a long bike ride. If you usually run a 5K in 25 minutes, add seven minutes on to your time on race day, if not more."Session 1: EnduranceWHY? This session is designed to build stamina. "Think
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Marathon training Q&A with coach Steve Smythe
By on 21/01/2013 10:42:41
Catch up with the highlights of our marathon training Q&A with coach Steve Smythe.
and have been running for five years with the following PBs: 5K - 19.35, 10K - 40.25, half - 1.35, marathon - 4.17. My VO2 max and lung capacity have always been 'top of the scale' when tested, yet I'm unable to attain the half marathon time x2 +10% when
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Ask The Experts: Marathon Week with Steve Smythe
By on 05/04/2011 10:14:55
Catch the highlights from Friday's lunchtime debate, when ASICS Super Six coach Steve Smythe answered your taper and marathon pacing questions live in the forums
, then 10 x 400m hill at mile/5K speed (or 95 secs) with 100m (or 1-min) jog recoveries, then 1M jogWed 6M easy (approx 54 mins)Thu 1M jog, then 3M at half-marathon pace (approx 22 mins), then 1M jogFri RestSat 3M easy (approx 27 mins)Sun 10M steady (approx
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Pocket Race Guide - May
By Alice Palmer on 30/04/2009 10:47:12
Featuring... Hinckley Half-Marathon, South Cheshire 20, Heroes 10K, Ramsbury Circuit 5, Raby Castle 10K, Saab Salomon Turbo X Surrey Hill
Series (Norfolk, May 6 and May 20) Promenade 5K (Hampshire, May 7) Beaverbrooks Blackpool 10K (Lancashire, May 10) Bexhill Seafront Series (East Sussex, May 29 and July 29)Ramsbury Circuit 5 (Wiltshire, May 17) Spend your Sunday morning
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Triathlon Glossary
By on 10/07/2008 10:58:07
Learn how to talk tri with our beginner's guide to the most commonly used lingo in the world of triathlon
. O Olympic Distance Triathlon 1.5K swim; 40K cycle; 10K run.OWS Open Water Swim, for example in the sea or a lake as opposed to in a pool.P Paddles Worn on the hands during swim training, they increase your workload meaning you train harder
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Spring In Your Steps
By on 18/11/2009 10:30:06
It's time to pick up the pace and get ready for race season
stretch for up to 60 seconds, relax, breathe deeply and make sure it feels good."12. Perfect matchYou've entered a race, and you need to work on your fitness but pounding the streets for miles at a time when you'll only by running 5k on race day is a waste
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Meet the ASICS Super Six: Race Day
By on 12/04/2011 11:02:57
Race day dawns for the ASICS Super Six after four months of hard training - find out the vital statistics and look back over their marathon journeys
time marathon journey with the guidance of the ASICS PRO Team, I was determined to finish, so I power walked the final 3.5K – it was easily my biggest feat of mental strength. I only missed my target time by six minutes, so I’m really chuffed. (Updated
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