-marathon race pace. Sample session: 1.5 miles at 60%, then 15-20 mins at exactly 85%, then 1.5 miles at 60%.85-90% Approx 5K-10K pace. Sample sessions: 6 x 800m peaking at 90% in each rep; 5 x 2000m peaking at 85% in each rep. 95% Peak heart rate at 400m rep
, and you are happy on a narrower belt.Contact: 01782 749100; www.visionfitness.co.uk (*Best below £2000*)Kettler Marathon £1725Defining features 20 programmes, inc heart-rate control and user programmes; 11mph; 51x130cm; 0-15°; 2.5HP; non-foldingWarranty 2
be at least 127cm, with 140-150cm preferable for taller runners. Make sure you feel comfortable and confident on the belt, and check that it doesnt sometimes stutter, slip or slide off-centre. Controls The console buttons for changing speed and incline
1-Pro £1999 Vision 8200HRC £1799 (*Best below £2000*)Kettler Marathon £1725Trimline 2650 £1449 (*Best below £1500*)JK-Exer 938B £1099Proform 570 £800 6 buying tipsWhen you’re treadmill shopping, remember that a more expensive machine is likely
-burners (the average 10-stone runner burns 100 calories per mile, so 10 miles eats through a whopping 1000 calories). They also help to teach you the valuable art of conserving your energy through sensible pacing, and serve as a great confidence-builder when
), jog back (1) 4Tuesday: Jog out (1), 12 x 400m with 100m jog recoveries (24), jog back (1) 26Wednesday: Jog out (1), 4 laps steady (4), jog back (1) 6Thursday: Jog out (1), 10 x hill reps and recoveries (20), jog back (1) 22 Friday: Rest 0Saturday: Jog
days. Expect to pay: £1-2.50 Read more: The RICE Method 7. A Heart Rate MonitorWhy? Runners are notoriously bad at judging the effort they're putting into a run. A heart rate monitor gives you an objective snapshot and helps you know whether you
