weeks to recover, followed by a couple of weeks of normal training before tapering off again. During the two weeks of training you should not attempt anything which is long and hard; instead, work on shorter distances to improve your VO2max, such as fast
miles and half-marathons in the autumn. After that, you can start training for your second marathon.Bruce Tulloh, endurance coach and organiser of the Safari Marathon
-loaded leg muscles.The last thing to remember is that the real benefit of a hard training camp will not be felt until two or three weeks later, so allow yourself a few easy days after the camp. You should not train hard until you feel recovered, but when you
is worth up to four miles of running, and if you make the cycling hard enough the more youll benefit from it.Bruce Tulloh, RW Coaching Editor
. These months of hard training have built up a base of stamina and aerobic fitness which places you ideally to take on your next running goal. After a couple of weeks of rest and light running, you'll probably feel fitter than you have done for some time
Standfirst: 10-mile race brings out all the attributes of the distance runner. Follow our training programme and you could be hitting your target time in eight weeksAuthor: Bruce TullohPics:Issue date: nov98Keywords:uan95--Because running a good 10
, should certainly be enough at this stage. Bruce Tulloh, RW Coaching Editor
the long, hard sessions you inevitably become run-down and depressed. If your training lacks variety, the boredom effect will wear you out mentally even before you are physically overtired.The first remedy, therefore, is rest. How often do we read
Getty ImagesIf youve applied for a place in the Virgin London Marathon, youll know by early October whether youve been successful. You have ample training time in the period between starting your training schedules in early January and the big
Standfirst: Author: Bruce TullohPics:Issue date: racing secrets bookletKeywords:--This band covers serious athletes. The schedule will take you up to over 50 miles a week, which is about as much training as is compatible with a lifestyle
