’ve already mentioned this several times, but it can’t be over-emphasised. All runners, from beginners to veteran marathoners, would like to run longer and easier. The R/W system gives you a new tool to achieve this. Does it come at a cost? Sure. Your overall

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

like the social pressure of knowing that a friend or a group is waiting for you to make you head out the door. It's also often more fun than running alone, especially if you're doing a long run or speedwork.Try something newThe fitness world is full

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

and other muscle-pummelling strength training. He kept the high-intensity speedwork found in many 26.2 plans, such as 400m and 800m repeats. It definitely worked for him. His high-test training twist helped MacKenzie dodge injury and finish ultra marathons

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