The Secret: Fast FoodTime-pressed Nate Appleman (PB 3:51), reveals how to fuel up when seconds countAppleman started running four years ago for his newborn son. "I was pushing 18st," says Appleman, winner of the 2009 James Beard Foundation's rising
, or a perceived effort of "able to talk in short sentences", is easier to sustain, and less likely to lead to you becoming injured or stopping enjoying your runs. – VelociraptorLeave the strength training for another dayDo your core exercises as a
with the new demands. The heart will get stronger, the cardiovascular system more efficient, the muscles better able to function at full force. And all this will translate into greater strength, faster times and easier daily runs. And youll simply feel better
. Carrying poor posture from your working day into your training regime will place extra strain on the leg muscles and can contribute to back pain and shin splints. Running tall makes it easier to run efficiently and control your breathing.For a quick fix
between disciplines a little bit easier, we asked some professional triathletes for their tips on tackling every aspect of the race.Pre-race"I like to do a short run on the morning of my race. It helps to clear the mind, warm up the legs and offers a bit
miles away.Now what? I was having a great day. Maybe the best I’d ever had. I wasn’t running any faster than usual, having settled into a solid five-hour pace, but I felt strong and comfortable. I was well-prepared, and I wanted the medal. For a minute
Chasing an autumn marathon PB? Make your next race a 13.1-miler. "Doing a shorter race three or four weeks beforehand is very sensible – most experienced runners would run at least one or two as part of their build-up," says endurance coach Nick
It might seem like gender isn't a big deal in the world of running. But even though men and women line up in the same races, with similar kit and an identical will to win, being a female runner can be a little different. Women have a different
warm-up, run three (half-marathoners) or six (marathoners) miles at the easier end of your tempo pace range. Jog for five minutes, and then do another three or six miles. "Maintaining that comfortably hard pace for so many miles will whip you into shape
couple of experts with the challenge to construct a running plan that requires just one 30-minute workout that is repeated three times a week. I even came up with one on my own.Here, you’ll find the three workouts we devised. I tested each of them on a
