' intensity that can be sustained for a few miles, but isn't all-out. Running at this intensity burns more stored carbohydrate (glycogen), rather than fat.The higher end of the zone (85-95 per cent) includes speedwork reps. These develop speed and improve VO2
routine within three to four weeks," says David Allison, a running coach based in Arizona, US. So stick to a basic mix of speedwork, tempo runs and long runs, but make some weekly tweaks and adjust these workouts."For example, if you ran four one
to finishTechnical process goal: not taking any walking breaksPerformance goal: finishing in a certain timeVary Your TrainingEveryone has sessions they dislike more than others - hill repeats, long runs in marathon training, speedwork. But these dreaded
'm convinced that treadmill running is harder. Over the past year, I've ended up having to do a lot of my speedwork sessions in the gym on a treadmill, simply because I'm doing them in my lunch hour and there are no usable roads nearby. My times are now
weekly runs, you should focus on increasing the amount you can run at one time until you build to at least the race distance, or the equivalent amount of time spent running."I encourage runners, particularly beginners, to focus on time and effort, rather
) too early is a recipe for injury. Keep those copies of RW aside with the speedwork articles bookmarked. If you're still running injury-free in another six to 12 months' time, get them out and read them again. – VelociraptorTry setting distance (rather
the risk of fatigue and injury. Just Started Running?If you have just started running, or don't feel that you are running enough to use these programs, go to our BIG Beginners' Index. Full of articles it's for all of you who are just starting out. From can
."William Wall, 68. Years running: 13Hit the speed limit "If you want to get faster, you have to train for it, and that means doing speedwork. It sounds obvious, but I always thought I could improve by going a little faster on my daily training runs. I improved
most frequently-asked questions to GB International coach Nick Anderson. Here's what he had to say...Beginners' TrainingCan I run/walk a half-marathon? Definitely. Practice run-walking three or four times a week in training and the walks will become
I'd been running at before."For beginners, Maffetone's method - see "Build It Slowly", below, for his formula - helps provide an excellent introduction to running. For experienced runners, used to speedwork and tempo runs, heart-rate base training
