speeds are indicated, eg marathon pace, half-marathon pace, 10K pace, etc, you should use your projected pace – if your current PB for the marathon is 3:00 and you are aiming at 2:50, you should train at 2:50 pace. There is often confusion over the words
(5k), 36:21 (10k during marathon), 58 (10m), 1:17 (1/2m) 1:36 (16m)] Mike Gratton I would use the period going into the summer to do a lot more interval work and try to improve your 10K times, since this will be key to achieving a faster marathon time
the members of the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), the world’s largest sports science organization. Based on the latest ACSM research, these 10 answers to your training questions will help you run a safe and successful marathon.Q: I’m currently
and training pace times, either because of aims set too high, poor pacing on the day or fatigue in the last 10 miles. Sub-3:30 seems a formality but if you can run a half-marathon at 1:33 in March, then I would start aiming for a target of 3:20-3:25.A time of 3:15
Discover the secrets of successful marathon training with Super Six coach Steve Smythe. We talked to marathon expert Steve for the lowdown on build-up races, mastering the 'Monster Month', taper tips and race day itself.Just press 'play
running over 400-1000m stretches, but your long runs should be really slow. The crucial question is how long you can train hard without taking a rest. A lot of our top marathon runners cover 100 miles a week for most of the year, but the elite cannot
and fit one of these in at least every 10 days.Id also recommend training on the track. Try hard intervals over as little as 200-400m, up to 1K. Shorter repetitions will help improve your pure speed and help you kick at the end of races. Longer
Running, running, and nothing but running. Sounds heavenly doesn't it? But sadly that way injury lies. If you want your body to be fit for purpose, whether it be nailing your first 5K or smashing a marathon PB, it's crucial to ensure that you
at the London Marathon (2:46, 2:43, 2:46, 2:43 [his quickest in last 20 years] and 2:47). Over the years, he estimates he's run about 2,000 races.Read the whole forum debateQ. Most marathon schedules are based on past performances but my opinion is that you
