the marathon distance, for example, choose a specific race and then periodise your training to make sure you peak for that event."Periodisation involves dividing up your time into three sizes of cycle – macrocycle, mesocycle and microcycle. The entire period
of the race. Most runners set time targets, but make sure your happiness isn't resting entirely on bagging that sub-3.30 marathon, or coming top in your club's league. Success is best measured in terms of progress towards your own goals – goals you can control
