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ASICS Target 26.2: PB Hunter
By on 21/01/2013 16:55:41

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

ASICS Target 26.2: Good for Age
By on 21/01/2013 17:19:39

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

When two runs a day beat one
By on 22/02/2013 10:43:00
Running twice a day sounds like a recipe for fatigue and injury. But it can actually aid recovery and boost performance gains, says Steve Magness.

For most runners, doubles are a foreign concept, assumed to be the province only of those cranking out 100-mile weeks. I would like to convince you to think otherwise. Intelligently adding some double days to your programme can help advance your

Marathon training Q&A with coach Steve Smythe
By on 21/01/2013 10:42:41
Catch up with the highlights of our marathon training Q&A with coach Steve Smythe.

for almost 2 years and have PB of 44m 40s for 10k and 1h 13m for 10m (not yet done HM race). I'm a 41 year-old female. I have three questions:1. I am following a schedule but was already running 14-16 miles on my LSR before starting so I am a bit ahead

ASICS Target 26.2: On a Plateau
By on 21/01/2013 17:02:24

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

The Golden Rules of 26.2
By on 11/12/2012 11:32:00
The 12 commandments every marathon runner should follow, from 26.2-guru Steve Smythe.

practise pacing, hydration and running in crowds. I’d suggest running a half marathon, 10K or 10-miler once a month to monitor your progress. The merits of a 20-mile race are more debatable. It’s probably fine for a marathon-pace run, scheduled four to six

Marathon training tips for Feb
By on 04/02/2013 11:30:26
Our ASICS Target 26.2 coaches offer their training tips for the month ahead.

slowlyIt's very important to build up mileage gradually. Even if the schedule suggests 50 miles a week and something has held you back to 35 up to that point, don't jump straight to 50. Consistent mileage is important than one very high week followed

Speed play: How to pick up pace
By on 06/02/2013 10:47:37
Pick up the pace - whenever you want, and for however long you want - and nail any goal.

workouts in an unmeasured location. If your scheduled session calls for 8x400m in 1:30 minutes per rep, head to a trail, field or bike path and run repeats at a similar intensity for 90 seconds. If you had 3x1-mile at 5K pace on tap, and your 5K pace is 7

Motivation: Pay yourself to run
By on 11/02/2013 12:40:49
Wise investment of your running pennies can motivate you to pound the pavements. So flash your cash – it’ll pay off!

It’s easy to skip scheduled runs when you’re tired or time-squeezed, even though you know it will cost you pounds on the bathroom scales and seconds on the finish clock. But what if your missed runs impacted your bank account? While money may

Video: RW runs the Sierra Leone Marathon
By Ruth Emmett on 11/01/2013 13:40:00
In developing countries, a new type of race lets you see your fundraising money in action.

projects in action. There’s no minimum cash requirement, although most runners do aim to raise around £1,000. You can then stay for up to seven nights, with a packed schedule of visits to schools and Street Child projects leading up to race day itself

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