Start racing faster"To improve your time, you're going to need to run faster throughout the race, not just at the finish. Many racers start too slowly and then end up running too quickly
to keep you afloat. One study found that runners who did deep-water running for six weeks experienced no drop in performance when they came to race again.Step right upUse the Stairmaster for a no-impact workout. Stair-climbing mimics uphill running, which
). This turns on its head the accepted system of starting a marathon build-up from a low mileage base and building up the long runs and total miles between Christmas and the race – usually about 12 to 16 weeks. This is fine for relative beginners
