Standfirst: 10 first-time running goals – and how to achieve themAuthor: Issue date: aug98Keywords: --> 1. How to... Buy your first running shoeWith more than 150 different specialist running shoes to choose from, finding the right model can

of trekking, you’ll burn between 800kcal and 1200kcal. Carry a 25lb pack, and you’ll burn an extra 200kcal.Sunday Run long, then hit the pool later for a few laps. In 15 minutes of leisurely swimming, you’ll burn between 125kcal and 175kcal. Pick up the pace

to be training for a marathon to reap the benefits of a weekly long run. Not only will this session condition your muscles to delay the onset of fatigue, it’s also great for learning the importance of pacing yourself right, and is an all-round fat-burner too

. In countries that use the metric system, 30K (18.6 miles) is equally round and frequently used.Most coaches feel that once you reach 16 miles, you’re in long-run territory. That’s the point where the psychological and physiological changes start to take place

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and knowing that I could have a "mare" last 10K and still get an AAA Championship Place for 2006.”Not that it’s easy to gauge how you’re doing after so long on your feet – “there was no chance of me doing any calculations after 20 miles!” says K2, “I had