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Q+A: Can I run a 3:30 marathon on two runs a week?
By George Gandy on 09/09/2000 10:02:10
Our experts answer real-life questions
at race pace or a little faster, and, eventually, two or three runs at an easy, comfortable pace. To start with, add an easy run, with the option of tempo sections, to your current schedule. Once youre used to this, you can contemplate the addition
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RW's Ultimate Marathon: Monthly Theme
By Runner's World on 07/05/2000 18:44:03
The focus of weeks 5-8 of your 15-week schedule
a long, two-and-a-half-hour run in Week 7. The schedules also suggest you finish Week 8 with a race. Race flat-out if youre racing up to 10 miles, or run at your intended marathon pace if youre running a half-marathon. If you race flat-out, try
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Outdoor Summer Sessions
By Ross Chainey on 23/11/2009 15:28:43
It's summer, so take advantage of long days, occasional sunshine and warmer water. In short, it's time for some serious outdoor sessions
running and cycling outside, which forces you to improve your transitions and your technique, rather than just staring at the wall in the gym.This session involves doing short sprints, which makes it easier for you to stop people passing you in a race
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Marathon Q+A: Nick Anderson
By Nick Anderson on 23/01/2009 18:04:57
Discover the answers to some of your frequently-asked marathon questions with these highlights from our live forum debate with British Endurance Coach - and Lucozade Sport Super Six mentor - Nick Anderson
and focused? Jimmy F A. Long runs can be really boring for some people. There are lots of ways to make it easier, but whatever happens, you must do them!Try some of the following techniques to help you stay motivated: Listen to music. Run with other people
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RW's Ultimate Marathon: Monthly Goal
By Runner's World on 07/05/2000 18:25:14
The target for weeks 9-12 of your 15-week schedule
suggest that you are simply a natural half-marathoner, if you do the suggested long runs, are fit and healthy on race day, and pace yourself sensibly, then your marathon target can easily be reached.If you were up to three minutes outside the half
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Q+A: I've felt sick in my last few marathons. Why?
By Alison McConnell on 09/09/2000 10:02:10
Our experts answer real-life questions
Q While running my last few marathons, I have felt nauseous from around 18 miles, and have vomited after finishing. I know runners need to keep hydrated, but taking on fluids seems to aggravate the problem. Im also worried about over
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Pace Key
By Runner's World on 06/05/2002 13:05:18
Understanding the terms in your schedules
Running at different paces will not only add variety to your training, it’s also the most effective way to enhance your overall performance. Short, fast bursts will improve your racing sharpness and your body’s capacity to pump blood and oxygen
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Marathon training tips for Feb
By on 04/02/2013 11:30:26
Our ASICS Target 26.2 coaches offer their training tips for the month ahead.
Sam Murphy's tipsRun an assessment raceFebruary is a great time for an assessment race. It's been long enough for you to have made a discernible difference to your fitness level, but it's still far away from the big day for you to be able to put
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Beginners' Triathlon Training Schedule
By on 13/06/2006 10:46:37
Follow our 8 week triathlon training programme
easyand RUN for 20 minutes easy SWIM for 10 minutes easy; CYCLE for 10 minutes easy Sun Strength train for 20 minutes Strength train for 20 minutes Strength train for 20 minutes Race Day KeyBilateral Breathing to both sides
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Speed play: How to pick up pace
By on 06/02/2013 10:47:37
Pick up the pace - whenever you want, and for however long you want - and nail any goal.
running by feel. ‘Perceived effort is fast becoming a lost art,’ says Culpepper. ‘You should learn how your various efforts feel. If you’ve practised it, then you can make adjustments and not feel like you are abandoning your race plan.’ Playtime: Track
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