have to do it at least three days a week.’ That kept me healthy and happy as a beginner, and now I like running so much that I’ve added speedwork. Not bad for a former couch potato,” says Kevin Flynn, who works and trains in Cardiff.17. Watch other

times, and average heart rate for each lap. You can also expect a countdown timer for repeated intervals (useful for speedwork sessions). For just a little more money, you’ll usually be able to set multiple target training zones. In addition, footpods

At Runner's World we try to practise what we preach, and so, along with following abstemious diets (well, we try), we also follow our training advice. That means regular speedwork, long runs, rest days and the dreaded hillwork. Repeatedly dragging

)Look through my training diary for an explanation, seek advice on running message boards, and resolve to lose those two extra pounds I've been carrying around.b)Don't care too much as long as the experience feels the same. c)Figure it's time to resume speedwork

Speed, like weight loss, is a simple concept. The only way to run faster is to run faster. What that means in practice, especially for a beginner, is moving from a single-speed run to variable paced training. This is initially difficult because

As runners, we all want to increase our endurance, but we’re often referring to different things. While the beginner often wants to go further – from two miles to four miles, then to six, more experienced runners don’t see much point in running

part in hill sessions and other types of speedwork.” Lawson has also found that, since she’s been running with him, Brady has been much more obedient and well-behaved. “I also feel much safer when running with Brady. Where I run is quite isolated and he

my friend wants to do is train for a marathon, or anything like that. Three or four miles a day, every other day – that’s his thing. Speedwork? Forget it. Train at the track? No way. Just make the activity a little more palatable, he asks. Please

while, you’ll probably own a version of most of these items. But if you’re a beginner, this list should get you on the right track and help you enjoy years of safe, rewarding running. 1. The Right Running Shoes Why? A good running shoe is the single most

. Sometimes I get up at 5.30am to fit in speedwork or distance with a friend. On Fridays my club does a circuit session open to kids so we get a core session and they get the basics of good health. You really do have to be flexible and work things around