Tempo workouts, speedwork, long runs, not to mention work, family and life in general... how can a runner fit it all in? One time-efficient solution: combo workouts, which blend elements of quality runs to make the most of every minute you have
data and is a decent starting point for gauging an athlete's overall endurance potential. But any event over about 3000m is too long to sustain at 100 per cent of our maximum oxygen uptake. So marathoners and 10K fans alike need to know not just how
distance for running, whether you're doing a 5K or a marathon," says Minichiello. "Jess does very short speed reps and then 'over reps', where she runs further than the race distance.The short reps with long recoveries prime your body for quick bursts
. He is now the senior partner in a general practice and is medical columnist for the Sunday Times and the website NetDoctor. He has a keen interest in sports medicine and has run several marathons. He believes in the restorative powers of a glass
behind you.6. The forwards lean. Standing with your legs and feet together. Bending forward at the waist place your hands on the floor. Bend your knees if you need to. Take a few seconds to wiggle your hips, bounce up and down and generally loosen your
.What this also means is that where many beginner triathletes can make huge strides by finessing their technique, I have to face facts: if I want more speed, I'll have to work for it.Not only that, I've got work to do on my fitness in general. After running
put it down to bad luck and poor company. But either way, while training for a race I'm almost always scuppered with a cold at some point. In fact, in the last three marathons I've run, I've picked up something in the weeks leading to the race.Two tips
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race times are concerned. But because 5K races are so short (and generally run at a higher intensity), the race is run at a pretty high percentage of VO₂. And according to a calculator at runningforfitness.org, I'd need a VO₂ max of at least 49.9. So
