Nearing Gorey Castle to the east of the islandFew of us can comprehend the strength and stamina required to complete the swim leg of an Ironman (2.4 miles), let alone a 44-mile open water swim around Jersey. But for longstanding forumite Dr Nic
to about 20 minutes. First time outside, after two minutes, I was absolutely dying. It was so much harder! I simply slowed it right down on a two-mile run and would have a two-minute walking break halfway through. As the months went by I slowly started
, the thought of running at different paces is proving troublesome – can you help him get more for his miles by lending a hand?"I began running about six months ago, on a run-walk training routine and progressed to do my first 5K in 30:05. I have kept on running
as smoothly as possible. From bum-bag necessities to perfectly timed pit stops, make sure you’ve every eventuality covered with these handy pointers.The week before...Prepare yourself mentally by rehearsing the last four or five miles in your head. If you can
the right balance between session-frequency and session-intensity?"I ran this year’s FLM in 3:08, having averaged 60 miles per week (six runs/wk) over a five-month training period. I’d like to experiment with different training regimes and am particularly
condition come race-day. TrainingThree weeks is the optimum amount of time to taper if you’re preparing for a marathon. There’s little you can do to make yourself fitter in this time – here are some basic guidelines to help you put in the miles without
, November 10) Canal locks and bridges comprise the only inclines in this otherwise flat, point-to-point race along the towpaths of the river Lee.-->Filling Up Fast…Luton Marathon, December 2Luton Marathon (Bedfordshire, December 2) This three-lap course
to clock up the miles It all depends on what you did when you ran before (training, eating etc.) as opposed to what you do now. I got a PB aged 44 at the half-marathon (1:23:04), 10K (37:08) and then marathon (2:54) distances. Just after my 45th birthday
calendar, run along quiet country lanes and through a handful of quaint villages, as well as the historic market town of Newport Pagnell. Some taxing undulations in the opening miles make for a stirring start, but fast times are still possible.Filling Up
)1000 Mile Oulton Park Half-Marathon (Cheshire, March 9) Such is the demand for races in the north-west, that this calendar newcomer ignited interest almost as soon as it appeared in our listings. And with other local events now selling out weeks before
