that year.Beginner boomOne reason for the growth in marathons is that more and more runners are taking the plunge for the first time. As Naylor says, "Sixty-eight per cent of runners at Brighton 2010 were running their first marathon, and the figures look
The 5K is a perfect distance for the beginner looking to run their first race. But, given that it's halfway between middle and long distance, it's also a notoriously difficult distance for the experienced runner to master. Whichever camp you fall
total beginner. I'm looking to build lung capacity and cardio-vascular fitness rather than calorie-burning. I run on a treadmill rather than road, and it's part of my gym programme which mostly consists of resistance machines. I'm a non-smoker, 5
, but think of them as two separate entities rather than comparing. – E :-)Structure your sessions according to your goals• It all comes down to why you run. If it’s for fitness, it does not matter that you are slower outside, a workout is a workout. Follow a
as the efforts. Your speed will soon rocket.The paces and distances you choose in speedwork depend on your goals and your levels of fitness, your experience and your natural ability to recover. Beginners take long recoveries and run medium distances, for instance
?It's the Olympic qualifying year for open water, so my aim is to make the team. A lot can happen between now and the Olympics. First of all I need to focus on making the team and then I can set myself new goals if I achieve that.You took the 400m IM bronze medal
means of protection," says Marino.The Power of ThoughtIf fatigue really does start in your head, how do you train to delay its onset? By doing sessions that will convince your "central governor" that you’re capable of achieving your goal times without
This section is adapted from No Need For Speed - A Beginner's Guide To The Joy Of Running, by John Bingham. Buy this book!Many adult-onset athletes believe that living an active lifestyle would be easier if they could trade the body they have
cross-training for runners. Its low impact, provides an excellent aerobic work-out, and beats the car for commuting!I resolve to Help a beginnerWhy? Remember what is was like when you started running? If a colleague or friend is just starting out, join
Dr Victor Thompson echoes Lee's thoughts. He says that beginners could easily be intimidated if they think they are going to have to keep up with you at your pace."You have to encourage them to go at their pace," he says. "Your goal should be to have
