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Paula Radcliffe: Mental Strength Training
By on 05/05/2011 13:42:23
Increasing your mental strength will pay dividends – not only in your running, but in life in general as well, says Paula Radcliffe
.On the next page: Find your 'flow' and bring a positive attitude to both hard training and racing.
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Marathon Training: Smooth and Easy
By Amby Burfoot on 16/01/2004 09:53:14
10 classic marathon Q&As, from training injury-free to overcoming dreaded boredom
weight at which you feel lean and strong.Q: I’ve been training hard for a while, but I can’t seem to improve my race times. What should I do?A: Many runners stagnate in their training. They run the same workout over the same course, month after month and
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The Triathlete's Perfect Diet
By on 18/11/2009 15:43:18
Knowing what to eat and drink, and when, is vital for both newcomers to triathlon and experienced athletes. It's simple: if you don't use the right fuel, you won't function properly
You've probably had a busy start to the year. Not only do you have to fit training around your work commitments, family and social life, but you also have to decide what training to do, when, for how long and how hard. With so much to occupy your
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Q+A: Can a heart rate monitor help me lose weight?
By Joe Beer on 09/09/2002 17:45:51
Our experts answer real-life questions
resistance training to complement your running. Fat is slow on and slow off you cant run hard to lose it faster. You just end up overloading muscles, joints and your brain. Joe Beer, sports scientist and triathlon coach
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Challenge Your Swim Perceptions
By on 24/11/2009 17:42:47
Evaluate your effort for more effective swim training
Chances are you wear a heart-rate monitor on the bike and run but rarely in the pool. So how do you know you're training at the right intensity? One alternative to using a monitor is to measure the intensity of your training using your rate
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The RW Mile Challenge
By on 27/08/2010 10:44:19
Give us eight weeks of your time, and we'll give you the tools and support you need to master the mile.
download your training schedule to get started.But I don't have anyone to train with!Training alone can be hard going, so don't tough it out - join in the fun online instead.You can find out how fellow Challengers (including the Runner's World web team
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Change Of Pace
By on 18/11/2009 11:37:09
All you need to become faster is a watch, a little patience and just two days a week
If you steer clear of interval training on the bike, thinking it's complicated, you're not alone. But you can benefit from interval training that consists of simple efforts requiring nothing more than a watch.In an Australian study of 38 cyclists
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Back On Track
By Lisa Jhung & Elizabeth Hufton on 16/03/2009 11:58:48
If your final phase of big-race training is paved with obstacles, try these detours
race day. After all that hard work, are your race dreams shot? Not as long as you stay focused. "In the last few weeks, people think they can play catch-up, when it's of no benefit," says coach Keith Anderson (fullpotential.co.uk). "You need to stay
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Q+A: Is a longer stride better?
By Craig Sharp on 09/09/2000 10:02:10
Our experts answer real-life questions
Q I started running two years ago and have increased my half-marathon pace from 9:30 miling to 7:30 miling. I have noticed recently that Im using a longer, slower stride for both speedwork and general training, and my times have remained the same
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Operation: Improve Your Running
By Dominique Brady on 20/09/2010 15:52:58
Push yourself to racing glory with a dose of hard-earned military know-how - including British Military Fitness’s top five exercises.
achieve that," he adds.After serving in the TA for 11 years, Ilsley is no stranger to the determined attitude that develops through army training. "The army philosophy is 'train hard to fight easy'," he says. "So you train really hard, and when you go
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