Marathon, have you checked the race website or entry instructions for race-morning particulars such as start time? Also check the map of the course and study it. If you live locally, run the last few miles of the course along to make it easier
to staleness. Occasional hard efforts, on the other hand, will improve your fitness and make your easy runs feel easier.Too slow On every run, you resort to the same sluggish shuffle. You could run faster, but tend to rationalise, “I’m not out to break any
is that intensity is the primary factor needed to improve fitness," says Pierce. "Many runners have reported success with the programme after repeated failures with high-mileage schedules – and they find it easier to fit just three runs into their busy lives
The Fear: Falling BehindThe Fix: Close the Gap QuicklyAt some point, every runner gets dropped, whether it's on a long, hard run or in the heat of track repeats. Stiffness or fatigue from a recent workout is a legitimate reason for not keeping up
." The best insurance against a DNF, he adds, is to run a conservative early pace. That should make an even pace easier to manage, and you may even run a negative split - so a faster second half.Think Positive: "Get up, stand up, don't give up the fight" Bob
run or a high-mileage week will make it easier to handle the tough stuff in the real world, whether it's managing employees, raising children, taking care of elderly parents, or dealing with illness. Monster maxims During heavy training
