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RW's Basic Marathon Schedules: Get You Round
By on 07/11/2000 11:22:11
Classic 16-week marathon training schedules - just for beginners
-min run 2-hr jog-walk or half-marathon race Week 9 40-min run Rest 3 x 1M session, timed, with 5 mins rest after each Rest 30-min run 40-min run 8M run, walking when you have to Week 10 45-min run Rest 3M run
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RW's Basic Marathon Schedules
By Runner's World on 07/05/2002 17:45:43
No-nonsense, tried-and-tested 16-week marathon schedules, from beginners to advanced
The ‘Get You Round’ schedule A beginner’s programme, mixing some walking with running, over 4-5 days a week.The idea here is to get you fit enough to make it round the course, regardless of speed, so there’ll be very little fast work. You need
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Q+A: Is it okay to move from 10K to half-marathon?
By Bruce Tulloh on 09/09/2000 10:02:10
Our experts answer real-life questions
Q I’ve been running for a couple of years and I’m now quite used to doing 10Ks (my PB is 48 minutes). I’m seriously considering trying a half-marathon, but I don’t know what time to aim for and I’m wondering whether I should do an intermediate
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Be The Best
By Alison Hamlett on 22/06/2004 17:07:46
A preview for non-subscribers: 2 of our 9 best-ever ways to be a winner every time you race by beating yourself and setting a new PB
Many runners assume that because they run, they don’t need to do leg-strengthening exercises. This isn’t necessarily true. A specific weight programme targeting your legs could reap a huge race dividend, particularly over longer distances. If you run a marathon
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Be The Best
By Alison Hamlett on 22/06/2004 15:56:45
It's unlikely you'll win every race you enter but you can be a winner every time you race by beating yourself and setting a new PB. Here are nine tips
-strengthening exercises. This isn’t necessarily true. A specific weight programme targeting your legs could reap a huge race dividend, particularly over longer distances. If you run a marathon in 3:30, for example, at a rate of 180 steps a minute, during the entire race
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Q+A: How should I tackle my first marathon?
By John Bingham on 09/09/2000 10:02:10
Our experts answer real-life questions
re a first timer, I suggest you focus on finishing the race feeling good. The marathon can be a humbling distance, so be prepared for whatever the day, the weather and the course throw at you. Having an absolute time goal can be a recipe
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RW's BIG Race-Training Menu
By Runner's World on 20/07/2004 18:01:12
Everything about racing: finding a race, training, the big day and beyond... it's our BIG index...
shapes and sizes and ability..."- RW forum member Michelle CrickFind a race...There are 2500 races a year in the UK. Some are flat, some tough, some on trails, some with amazing scenery - and almost all welcome beginners. Find a race Search the UK
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Find A Training Plan
By on 23/11/2009 17:04:28
Following a schedule is a great way to know you're on a tried-and-tested route to achieving your running goals
runners - it can be the perfect beginner's distance or a testing time trial. Whether you're a beginner aiming to get round or a regular runner, we've got schedules that'll see you to 5K in 6 - 12 weeks. Find a 5K schedule10K The UK's most popular race
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Race-Specific Speedwork
By Runner's World on 05/08/2002 16:43:43
How to fine-tune your speed training to your race distance
in a fast training session, and the following sessions for races over 10 miles should only be attempted once. These sessions are not for beginners.Key session for mile races: 8 x 400m with around 90-second recoveriesKey session for 5K races: 4 x 1M
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Classic Half-Marathon Schedules
By Bruce Tulloh on 07/05/2002 11:07:54
10-week schedules for every runner
, which is reckoned to be the speed of your best 10 miles; this is slightly above half-marathon pace, but it is the best pace to train at.Band Two: 1:25-1:50This time range takes you up to a regular 40 miles a week, though many runners would still be able
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