and stamina that you need to run a marathon – though many runners don't realise this, and try to do all their training at one pace. The pace key will help you understand what the schedules mean by terms such as ‘easy' and ‘brisk'. Many of the terms relate

-min run 2-hr jog-walk or half-marathon race Week 9 40-min run Rest 3 x 1M session, timed, with 5 mins rest after each Rest 30-min run 40-min run 8M run, walking when you have to Week 10 45-min run Rest 3M run

if you race for fun, in order to ensure adequate recovery. For the same reason, the longer the distance the less you should race.Here’s a schedule for speedsters and fun runners for the four classic distances:Goal: Marathon for speedHow often: Once

is your half-marathon target in hours and minutes; the other paces are in minutes and seconds.1/2M5K10K1/2MSteadySlow/Easy1:155:155:305:406:00-6:156:45-7:101:205:305:456:006:20-6:407:15-7:351:255:456:006:256:45-7:107:40-8:001:306:006:206:507:15-7:358:05-8

Standfirst: Real-life keys to overcoming marathon time goalsAuthor:Pics:Issue date: Feb-May01 / xref Ultimate schedsKeywords:uan135-->How I Beat... 3:00“Following a schedule was the most important thing. Knowing exactly what I had to do each day

can follow a conventional marathon training schedule, trying to run 60-80 miles a week. This should be preceded by an autumn programme of 50-60 miles a week, taking in some half-marathons and maybe a marathon. Because your goal is an ultra

ahead to the Virgin London Marathon on April 25.Read the whole forum debateQ. I'm currently training for my first marathon but my schedule doesn't include any speedwork. Would there be any benefit in including some speedwork six weeks before race day

Q In the last 18 months, I’ve run three marathons. As a result, though, my times have gone backwards for 10K and half-marathon. I thought that all the training I’ve been doing would make me faster – what am I doing wrong?A Firstly, you need to ask

conducive to enjoyable running. Once you get past the difficult early stage of your return, which should really just be an easy run every couple of days, try to develop a ‘shape’ to your training. The RW half-marathon schedules will be ideal for your planned

Closing Soon...Get them while they're hot. Entries for the Belvoir Half close soon.Belvoir Half-Marathon (Leics, April 3) Know for its pies and cheese, Melton Mowbray also has a popular half-marathon to shout about. The route winds along quiet