at Loughborough University. "So there is a conditioning aspect to it and a technical aspect to it. But it also creates those race-like conditions so you are better equipped to handle tempo changes. You don't get that from more singular forms of training

at Loughborough University. "So there is a conditioning aspect to it and a technical aspect to it. But it also creates those race-like conditions so you are better equipped to handle tempo changes. You don't get that from more singular forms of training

January is only likely to make you stale. Instead, use December to concentrate on your speed and strength. Cross-country racing is classic preparation, as are hillwork and speed sessions of varying lengths. If you don’t do at least two weekly quality

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