the day after an easy run or a day off, so you’re rested and ready to perform well. For 10K Runners: 1 to 2 easy miles to warm up 3 x 1 mile at 10K race pace with 2-minute jog recovery 1 to 2 easy miles to cool down For Half-Marathon

-footed.Training Schedules | 10K Q&As10-mile Often described as the perfect blend of speed and endurance – short enough to run hard, long enough to brag about.Training SchedulesHalf-marathon Suitable for those with a few short distance races under their belts already

:45 to 3:00, I’d be happy. And that wouldn’t require crazy amounts of training, strict dieting. I did 20 years of that.It depends on the weather, but, yes, under 2:10. The course record for New York is 2:08. But here’s another stat for you: Laurent Jalabert

), 1.5 miles (3-4 reps) and 2 miles (2-3 reps) are also important, as are tempo runs, both at target race pace and half-marathon pace. The latter improves your lactate threshold, which is of great importance.See full threadKeep speedwork simple #3

be proud.Typical training weekMondayGym: half an hour of weight training TuesdayTrack session: Five miles of effort, eg pyramid 2,000m, 1,600m, 1,200m, 800m, 1,200m, 1,600m, 2,000m WednesdayAM Swim 1,000m including some arms/legs onlyPM One hour steady run

– and it shows. When children draw stick figures, you’re the model. Just right Twice a week, spend about 30-45 minutes in the gym. Choose weight amounts that you can lift 10-12 times before fatiguing, and do a variety of exercises and stretches for upper

, but there is nothing like running a short, fast race to boost your confidence and make you feel better about your running. If you are used to running halfs or marathons, even a 10K can do this for you, although something shorter like a mile race or 5K is the perfect

' mileage, his rate of return is impressive: he has recorded a 1:22 half-marathon and a 37:07 10K so far this year."I do fairly well on little training," Pete admits. "But the old cliché that you get out what you put in is certainly true." With a background

for a 45-minute run two or three times a week, shoot for shorter sessions of 15-20 minutes, but run most days.16 Veteran runners looking to get stronger should focus on two 'key' runs every week, sessions where they really push. Try a one-hour interval

she will battle it out for the 5,000m and 10,000m international titles. A natural successOne of the most remarkable aspects of Ceal’s achievement is undoubtedly the speed with which she’s risen to the top. Indeed, other than training for a half-marathon