Ks and marathons at the same time? … Or 10Ks and shorter races?So do I need a 10K schedule at all?Should I try a track 10,000m race if I want to achieve my best time over the distance?Is it worth using drinks stations during a 10K?

and some protein," says Henderson. Whether your race is a 5K or a marathon, pasta topped with meat sauce is always an excellent pre-race choice. If the meat is turkey, even better - turkey contains trytophan, an amino acid that aids sleep. For a real power

speed from the first rep to the last.Tempo The pace you can sustain for approximately an hour – usually between 10K or half-marathon race pace, depending on your ability.3-5K pace Corresponds nicely with VO2 max and is typically 15-40 seconds per mile

sport, such as Tour de France cyclists, are not world-class marathon runners. Although elite cyclists exercise most of the muscle groups used in running, they do so in a very different way.Plenty of research has been carried out in this area, with some

This year, an amazing 750,000 women will be walking, jogging or running in a women-only Race for Life 5K. They'll help to raise a whopping £46 million for Cancer Research UK across 240 events. Will you be one of them?We're here to help you every

You've run countless miles, spent hours in the pool and pedalled until your bike feels like it's a part of your body, but unless you put yourself through some training sessions designed to help you hit your peak in time for race day, your efforts

-road terrain is that you are running on an uneven surface, so you need to prepare your body for that," says Barden. "If you were to do all of your training on the road, you might initially feel OK in a cross-country race, but your body will fatigue a lot