Q How do I fit running around my job as a fitness instructor? I take several classes every weekday, except Thursday, and find it really hard to fit in more than two or three 40-minute runs a week. I really want to run a half-marathon, but how can I
In his staggering career, 36-year-old Haile Gebrselassie has dominated the world of running with success in track, cross-country and on the road. Gebrselassie's remarkable career started at 15, when he ran his first marathon in Addis Ababa wearing
On a Plateau - AdrianFollow in the forum: Shady_AdyTarget: Under 3:30 would be a dream come true and a lifelong ambition.Marathon PB: 3:44:29 (Boston Marathon, 2009)Coach: Sam MurphyTraining schedule: See Adrian's training plan here
Good for Age- SarahFollow on the forum: RunnyRunRunTarget: Sub 3:35 - a Boston QualifierMarathon PB: 3:45:11Coach: Steve SmytheTraining schedule: See Sarah's training schedule.Strengths: "Hills (!) and my bloody-mindedness – I have an inability
marathoner, wanted to lower his personal best from 3:50 to 3:30. And Deena Drossin, the American 10K and cross-country star, wanted nothing less than to run the marathon faster than a legend – Joan Samuelson. All three runners achieved their goals. Each used
and prevention, and a whole section dedicated to schedules for 10K, half-marathon and marathon races, the Guide to Running is full of practical advice that really works. If you want to make the most of your running, this Guide could be all you need.Available from
PB Hunter - AlexTarget: Sub 3 hoursCoach: Steve SmytheMarathon PB: 3.06.10 (London 2008)Schedule: See Alex's training scheduleFollow in the forum: A.W Strengths: "Dedication to my training and the determination to finally put all the pieces together
these crippling pre-race nerves? --Why do I feel sluggish early in races?Can you race yourself fit?What can I do to improve my kick at the end of races?Is it okay to move from 10K to half-marathon?How can I pace myself in hilly races? --What is causing
Q Ive completed a couple of 10Ks and half-marathons, but worry that I only seem to have one pace. I want to run faster so Ive tried adding tempo runs to my schedule. But when I make a conscious effort to speed up during a run, I soon find I have
sportspeople. Best New Event Royal Parks Foundation Half-MarathonThis debut London event was blessed with perfect autumn weather, but it was the organisers who got everything else right. Over 7,500 runners ran a landmark-lined route that weaved through
