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The Science of Recovery (Preview)
By Sam Murphy on 09/02/2011 15:44:04
RW puts seven recovery techniques under the microscope
that, unless you're running 80 miles a week or churning out sub-2:45 marathons, recovery doesn't really matter. The evidence certainly suggests otherwise. Sidestepping good recovery practice can leave you more susceptible to aches, pains, colds
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The Science of Recovery
By Sam Murphy on 23/04/2012 14:00:00
RW puts seven recovery techniques under the microscope
that, unless you're running 80 miles a week or churning out sub-2:45 marathons, recovery doesn't really matter. The evidence certainly suggests otherwise. Sidestepping good recovery practice can leave you more susceptible to aches, pains, colds
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Runnersworld.co.uk's Marathon Gift Guide
By on 14/04/2011 09:45:00
Treat the runner in your life - or yourself - to a gift worthy of the 26.2 mile feat
Congratulate a loved one after months of dedicated marathon training - or just treat yourself after making it across the 26.2-mile finish line. We've compiled the best selection of gifts to help commemorate the day, boost recovery and pamper tired
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Behind the Scenes: VLM Finish Line
By on 18/04/2012 16:00:00
. The party doesn't stop when you reach the finish line - visit runnersworld.co.uk for expert recovery tips plus readers' VLM stories and photos. We'd love to hear about your race - tell your 2012 Virgin London Marathon story at www.runnersworld.co.uk/vlmstories.
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Bupa GNR Schedule: Tracy (2:15)
By Steve Smythe on 21/07/2008 14:15:47
Tracy's personalised 2:15 half-marathon schedule
mins alternating between half-marathon pace (11:00) and jog recovery pace (12:00 - 13:00) per minute Rest 20 mins easy or rest 75-80 mins slow (11:00 - 12:00) Week 3 (w/c Aug 4) Rest 10 mins warm-up, then 10 x 400m at 5K pace (sub-10:00) with 1-min
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Bupa GNR Schedule: Jason (1:25)
By Steve Smythe on 21/07/2008 13:52:45
Jason's personalised 1:25 half-marathon schedule
x 800m at 10K pace (6:00 - 6:15) with 2-min recoveries, then 10 mins cool-down 60 mins easy 45 mins, with the middle 20 alternating between half-marathon pace (6:30) and marathon (7:30) per minute 30 mins easy or rest 45 mins, including 30 mins
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Bupa GNR Schedule: Sue (1:45)
By Steve Smythe on 21/07/2008 14:07:25
Sue's personalised 1:45 half-marathon schedule
-down 65 mins easy 40 mins, including 20 mins at half-marathon pace (8:00) 30 mins easy or rest 110 mins slow (9:00 - 10:00) RestWeek 4 (w/c Aug 11) Rest 10 mins warm-up, then 14 x 200m at 5K pace (7:45) starting every minute (2 sets of 7 with 400m
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Bupa GNR Schedule: Bryan (2:00)
By Steve Smythe on 21/07/2008 14:28:27
Bryan's personalised 2:00 half-marathon schedule
(10:00 - 10:30) Rest 30 mins easy or rest 75 mins slow (11:00 -12:00) Week 3 (w/c Aug 4) Rest 10 mins warm-up, then 8 x 2 mins at 5K pace (8:45 - 9:00) with 1-min recoveries, then 10 mins cool-down Rest 40 mins, including 15 mins at half-marathon
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Bupa GNR Schedule: Catherine (1:35)
By Steve Smythe on 21/07/2008 14:04:31
Catherine's personalised 1:35 half-marathon schedule
recoveries, then 10 mins cool-down 60 mins easy 45 mins, including 20 alternating between half-marathon pace (7:15) and marathon pace (8:00) per minute 45 mins easy 100 mins slow (8:00 - 9:00) RestWeek 3 (w/c Aug 4) 30 mins easy or rest 10 mins warm
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Reader to Reader: Marathon overload?
By Jane Hoskyn on 15/04/2007 07:22:36
Running a half-marathon two weeks after your first marathon - laudable or foolhardy? Here's what you thought
it in my head that I want to do the Southend half-marathon on 10 June – exactly two weeks after Edinburgh. I've been told by my friend's bloke, a seasoned marathon runner, that it's a horrendous idea. Is he right? Given that it's my first marathon, I
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