Are fast marathoners a breed apart, or can the rest of us be as fast if we work hard enough?"Are fast runners naturally fast, or can you teach yourself to be fast, through pure dedication and training? I'm a long way off a 3:15 marathon, but with a

with weight is not good for your back or knees if you are running too fast. Even when training with weight in the army, you're restricted to walking very fast as opposed to running. If you are training for a specific reason with weight, then go for it

whether Jane can make a digest of these responses that's fit for family viewing! – VelociraptorDitching the cool-down makes you faint and soreThink about it! Especially during 100m efforts, which I assume are at a fast pace, your muscles are making great

for headline-grabbing humdingers like the London Marathon.So what’s the secret? To find out, I scoured the Abingdon threads and spoke to a few RW members.Fast, flat and forum-tasticAt first the attraction seemed to boil down to two words: flat, and fast. Put

injured. What you need to get used to is time on your feet, week after week, and try and run off-road wherever possible, as this takes the strain off your joints. On the day, don't set off too fast, and don't be afraid of mixing walking and running

after. I had two weeks off running afterwards and six weeks off racing. Body and mind were grateful. If you just really want to do a half, leave it another month. If you really want to race in Southend, there is a fast 10K along the seafront in October

. Eat healthy, exercise regularly, and an occasional treat is fine in moderation. Stick to this basic rule and you’ll have no problems dealing with army life. – AsFastAsASnailAs someone who used to buy and merchandise ready meals for a retailer (saying

for staminaTo build stamina, something like fartleks would be good, or intervals: where you run at a fast pace for a minute, recover for two. You could mix up these times to suit you, with longer fast-paced bursts and shorter recoveries. – KierenDon't get

Triathlon events have grown fast in popularity over the last couple of years, and this week's questioner is just one of many RW members thinking of giving the run/bike/swim thing a whirl..."I am a plodder (mainly 2-hour half marathons; FLM last year

The shorter the race, the longer the warm up. For a 5K you'll see me doing a couple of miles so I'm ready to run fast as soon as the gun goes. For a marathon I'll manage a gentle stroll to the toilets. – Mister WIt normally takes me about three miles to feel