records for as long as they ran. There was no limit."The disparity between these two intervals - 3,215 days versus 46 days - says something about the inexorable march of world records. But what? I wondered what the mile record would be in 2054, 100 years
muscles, causing you to hit the wall.The perfect example of a highly race-specific session for a 5K runner is an interval session of 5 x 1,000m at 5K race pace, with three-minute jog recoveries between the efforts. Because the session entails running 5K
of data and transfers training information to your computer (as well as Garmin training centre) automatically. The training centre can even delete downloaded data making it easy to manage the memories on your watch.The watch has two interval timers, which
that the fastest way to reach your potential is to run intervals at a speed that elicits your VO2 max, a pace known as velocity VO2 - or VVO2 (see 'Reach your max', below). This pace is equivalent to 3,000m pace or the fastest effort you can maintain for about
on three sessions during the day. ASICS Super Six coaches Steve Smythe and Bud Baldaro led the runners through two track sessions - an interval session and a marathon pace session (check out our exclusive videos of the sessions below). ASICS PRO Team
.Speed trainingSpeed training is often overlooked in winter but it should be kept up all year round. If you have not done speed work, start off gently to avoid pulling a muscle. Try introducing hill running, track sessions and intervals to your training
What can I say?! Everything went right on the day. All my long runs, intervals and carb-loading was all completely worth it. I followed RW's sub-3:30 training schedule as much to the letter as I could, only having to stop for a Achilles injury
that involves a job and a family.The main ingredients of the programme are repetition and interval running, but with an emphasis on continuous, fast-paced runs to build up your speed endurance. Thus, much of your steady running should be at around threshold pace
- learn how to use your heart rate to gauge your threshold instead. How To Use A Heart Rate Monitor For Interval Sessions Step up your interval training with the addition of your heart rate monitor. Racing With A Heart Rate Monitor Harness your
for different training intensities.Smaller sized watch. Great for women, but numbers and information still easy to read.Contact: 01278 723355; www.idass.com Cardiosport Xtreme £109.99Programmable HR recovery.Interval timer can be set up for 20 intervals
