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5K And 10K By The Numbers
By Doug Rennie on 06/05/2002 10:52:27
Want to break a 5K or 10K barrier? Here are exactly the schedules you need - based on your current race times
're really medium-hard days, says Williams. And the other four days? "A really easy two to four miles on two days, and either no session or some light cross-training on the other two."If you think that this doesn't sound like enough, remember that you don
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Fast Forward
By Alex Hutchinson and Anna Downing on 07/08/2008 11:24:06
Progression runs fine-tune your pacing, boost your fitness and ramp up your speed
, different lengths and different intensities,” says coach Greg McMillan, (mcmillanrunning.com).Long runs, tempo sessions and base miles can all be turned into progression runs, and can be used at any time in your training (see sessions below).One key benefit
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Effective Brick Sessions
By Rick Kiddle on 18/11/2009 09:37:02
Ease your transition between disciplines with these simple but effective swim-to-bike and bike-to-run brick sessions
natural.Ironman distance• Long cycle, short run: Start with a 60-80-mile cycle followed by a 20-30-minute run. This session is designed to familiarise your legs with the feeling of running after experiencing high levels of cycling fatigue. When you
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RW's 60-Second Guides: Speedwork
By Runner's World on 24/10/2005 10:53:00
If 500 words is 400 too many, you need our 60-second guides. Shallow but helpful, with five articles to print and read...
at your brisker pace, but also in your daily runs (so 40 minutes will start to feel like 30 minutes, or 9:30 miling like 10-minute miling). Don't worry if you're not 'fast'. Your session should just be faster than usual. Here's how to start - just do one
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Train Smarter, Not Harder
By on 24/11/2009 17:07:13
Becoming a better triathlete is not about finding more time to train, it's about using the time you do have to greater effect
. You would be better served doing, for example, two back-to-back 15-minute efforts at your 25-mile time trial pace, or some other planned session that is specific to your Olympic-distance triathlon. It is also important to acknowledge
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The Simpler Sub-60 10-mile plan
By Runner's World on 06/05/2000 13:26:44
A repeatable 2-week build-up to a sub-60 10-mile race
Standfirst: A repeatable 2-week build-up to a sub-60 10-mile race Author:Pics:Issue date: racing secrets bookletKeywords:uan92-->Preparation phase (3-4 weeks)Gradually increase your weekly mileage to 40M, based on 6 training runs per week
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Outdoor Summer Sessions
By Ross Chainey on 23/11/2009 15:28:43
It's summer, so take advantage of long days, occasional sunshine and warmer water. In short, it's time for some serious outdoor sessions
of summer training sessions. My favourite is a weekday evening 10-mile bike time trial. These are held by cycling clubs across the country in the early evening and you can usually just turn up and join in. You can find out more information by visiting www
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Marathon Q+A: Steve Smythe
By Steve Smythe on 19/03/2009 17:07:49
Experienced coach - and Lucozade Sport Super Six mentor - Steve Smythe answers your frequently-asked marathon questions
GETTY IMAGES Q. What single aspect of training would help me run a faster marathon? Intervals, tempo sessions or more miles? Johnny BlazeA. Unfortunately, it's just not that simple. Making
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Strong and Long
By Sean Fishpool and Steve Smythe on 06/05/2002 09:31:12
4 surefire stride-improvers for mile racing
fortnight with your normal faster-than-mile-pace sessions. Try 8-12 x 1 minute up a hill that is relatively tough without being hands-on-knees steep.Downhill stridesQuickening your stride rate will increase your speed, though you need to do it safely. Run
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The Simpler Sub-80 10-mile plan
By Runner's World on 06/05/2000 13:22:18
A repeatable 2-week build-up to a sub-80 10-mile race
Standfirst: A repeatable 2-week build-up to a sub-80 10-mile race Author:Pics:Issue date: racing secrets bookletKeywords:-->Preparation phase (2-4 weeks)Increase your weekly mileage to 20-25M, based on 4-5 training runs per weekIntroduce one fartlek
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