things, like camaraderie, are what keep me running.d)They're very important. I like how running makes me look and feel, and it's a great way to keep my weight in check. You're a minute slower for a 5K than you were last year. What do you do about it? a

, “It was just fantastic. I’m going on another one, I liked it so much,” she says. “We did an easy 5K, a threshold session and a long run, and there were lots of informative talks.” But one of the best aspects of the camp for Neale was having people

at the London Marathon (2:46, 2:43, 2:46, 2:43 [his quickest in last 20 years] and 2:47). Over the years, he estimates he's run about 2,000 races.Read the whole forum debateQ. Most marathon schedules are based on past performances but my opinion is that you

, but there is nothing like running a short, fast race to boost your confidence and make you feel better about your running. If you are used to running halfs or marathons, even a 10K can do this for you, although something shorter like a mile race or 5K is the perfect

for a 45-minute run two or three times a week, shoot for shorter sessions of 15-20 minutes, but run most days.16 Veteran runners looking to get stronger should focus on two 'key' runs every week, sessions where they really push. Try a one-hour interval

Standfirst: 16-week sub-3 scheduleAuthor:Pics:Issue date: Feb-May01Keywords:--A 3:00 marathon is approximately 6:50 per mile. To break 3:00, you should eventually be capable of a sub-1:25half-marathon (6:30 per mile) and sub-38:00 10K (6:00 per

Standfirst: 16-week sub-3:15 scheduleAuthor:Pics:Issue date: Feb-May01Keywords:uan127--A 3:15 marathon is approximately 7:20 per mile. To break 3:15, you should eventually be capable of a sub-1:30 half-marathon (6:50 per mile) and sub-40:00 10K (6

Standfirst: 16-week sub-3:30 scheduleAuthor:Pics:Issue date: Feb-May01Keywords:uan129--A 3:30 marathon is approximately 8:00 per mile. To break 3:30, you should eventually be capable of a sub-1:37half-marathon (7:20 per mile) and sub- 43:00 10K (7:00

Standfirst: 16-week sub-3:45 scheduleAuthor:Pics:Issue date: Feb-May01Keywords:uan130--A 3:45 marathon is approximately 8:30 per mile. To break 3:45, you should eventually be capable of a sub-1:45 half-marathon (8:00 per mile) and sub-46:00 10K (7

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