not.2. Stopwatch fartlekAfter 10 minutes on a 30-minute run, begin alternating 15 seconds quick, 45 seconds easy, 15 seconds quick, and so on, until you’ve done five or six faster segments. Some sports watches can be set to beep every minute

right through to race day. Our beginner and intermediate programmes both include walk breaks.Q.What equipment do I need? A. All you need is a properly fitted pair of shoes, a suitable sports bra (for women) and some comfortable sports clothing

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with 10-15 minutes of easy running before picking up the pace. Combine that with stretching for optimum results.5. Don’t start too fastBeginners usually err on the speedy side of speedwork. Hold it steady, and don’t run so fast that your breathing

with everything you need to get started in record time. GETTY IMAGES Beginners' BasicsSpeedwork is a challenging way to train, and can cause injuries if you're not careful. When you start running, your cardiovascular fitness and muscles develop very

at marathon pace, 1M at 10K pace. Total time should be 4-5 mins longer than target race time.Key session for half-marathon races: 13 miles with 2M at marathon pace, 3M at half-marathon pace, 1M at marathon pace, 1M at 10M pace, 1M at marathon pace, 2M at half

and rests?Intervals, fartlek, speedwork - what are they? - part 1Intervals, fartlek, speedwork - what are they? -part 2Marathon training - speedwork or not?Repetitions - Yasso 800s - part 1Repetitions - Yasso 800s - part 2Treadmill speedwork - best sessions

.Half-Marathon - a huge milestone Half-marathon schedules Tried and trusted... Our best-ever schedules --> for the half; 12 weeks from sub-1:20 to 2:30 run-walk Essential Q&As --> Nutrition, training, race day and more...The technical know-how --> Pacing tactics