itself in the last miles. Are you going too fast early in the race? This will lead to glycogen depletion and tiredness. Are you being realistic with your target time, or are you pushing yourself too hard? Threshold runs and Kenyan hillwork (continuous

and then function effectively at work! From now on, I shall be doing my long runs midweek. I managed a great hillwork session too. I picked the worst hill in our area but to be honest - dare I say it - I didn't find it too hard. I don't know how much I got out

isn’t really a seven-minute mile. It’s easier. That’s because, unlike running outdoors, a motor is doing some of the work for you. To counteract this effect, increase the incline to one per cent (or more, naturally, if you’re doing hillwork). Keep