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The Effect Of Ageing On Endurance 
By Christie Aschwanden on 21/08/2009 09:10:50
Are you too old - or too young - to run your best marathon? To find out, we asked top scientists, coaches and elite athletes about the impact of ageing on endurance. Their answers might pleasantly surprise you
© Getty Images The two Olympic marathons held last August in Beijing were literally races for the ages. Kenya's Samuel Wanjiru, then 21, broke more than an Olympic record with his 2:06:32 win; he crushed long-held conventional
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The Effect Of Ageing On Endurance (Preview)
By Christie Aschwanden on 21/08/2009 14:00:43
Are you too old - or too young - to run your best marathon? To find out, we asked top scientists, coaches and elite athletes about the impact of ageing on endurance. Their answers might pleasantly surprise you (non-subscriber preview)
races than I did in my 20s," says Tarnopolsky, now 45. The difference? He's smarter about training, cross-trains more, and can tolerate pain better than he could. Tarnopolsky also says his decades-long endurance base lets him get by on fewer miles
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The Vegetarian Triathlete
By on 18/11/2009 14:58:51
If you're a vegetarian endurance athlete you may need to keep a close eye on your diet, but that should not stand in the way of triathlon success
Being vegetarian doesn't mean you have to compromise on performance. Anecdotal evidence suggests that a vegetarian diet for endurance athletes is by no means detrimental. However, an athlete who consumes a poorly planned vegetarian diet may
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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
hills at threshold) will build your endurance and strength ready for the second half of the race. Q. I've put together my own training schedule, and intend to run 27 miles four weeks prior to the race. Is this OK to do? Russell Gardham A. No
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60-Second Guide: Ultra Running
By Alice Palmer on 09/07/2009 14:44:38
A short and snappy guide packed with everything you need to know to go long
endurance rather than speed training – so swap time on the track for long runs and hikes on similar terrain to your race.You'll be running longer, so your body will need more time to recover. Without enough rest days, those crucial long runs will tire you
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10K Problem - 10K Solution
By Sean Fishpool and Bud Baldaro on 06/05/2002 12:01:56
But I've never raced that far; but I hate speedwork; and more
Standfirst: Author: Sean Fishpool and Bud BaldaroPics: Tim De FriscoIssue date: sep99 / Perfect 10 panelKeywords:--Problem:I’ve never raced that far beforeSolution:No problem. First of all, remind yourself that if you can walk six miles, you
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Mind Over Matter: Race-Day Psychology
By Alice Palmer on 22/07/2009 12:32:09
From pre-race nerves to the final kick, channel your brainpower into peak racing performance
screwed on to make sure you've got the best chance of race-day success.The Night BeforeOne of the keys to racing success is having clearly defined goals to aim for. Before you even pin your number onto your top, figure out what you want to get out
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RW's 10-Mile Schedules
By on 07/05/2002 09:18:24
A repeatable 2-week build-up to a 10-mile race, and a classic 8-week schedule
Standfirst: A repeatable 2-week build-up to a 10-mile race Author:Pics:Issue date: racing secrets bookletKeywords:uan94--Ten is a nice round figure. Even the most numerically-challenged can work out that to run 10 miles in 60 minutes, you have
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Improve Your Base Fitness
By Steve Lumley on 19/11/2009 17:56:53
To swim, bike and run faster and for longer, you must work on your advanced fitness, but you neglect the basics at your peril
viewThe typical endurance session is the long or 'over distance' workout. Tackling sessions longer than race distance, or longer than you are accustomed to, helps you physically and mentally.One long training session in each discipline per week
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RW's Basic Marathon Schedules
By Runner's World on 07/05/2002 17:45:43
No-nonsense, tried-and-tested 16-week marathon schedules, from beginners to advanced
to build up endurance and the schedule will help you to cut down on body weight.The first thing is simply to get used to running regularly. Pace isn’t important, in fact it’s a good idea to go out with the slowest group of friends or clubmates can find
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