Race The Train, Gwynedd - 5th in 15+ votes category If you submitted one of our 14,000 race ratings in 2005, very many thanks indeed. Whether you were unearthing a hidden gem or confirming or disputing the views of dozens of others, your scores

Haweswater Half Marathon, Cumbria - 5th in 7-14 votes category In the last twelve months, we've received more than 20,000 reader race ratings (thank you!) and now it's time to share the results. We’ve totted up your votes and compiled your official

for a half-marathon; sub 38 minutes for 10K.Sub-3:15 Eventual standard: sub-1:30 for a half-marathon; sub 40 minutes for 10K.Sub-3:30 Eventual standard: sub-1:37 for a half-marathon; sub 43 minutes for 10K.Sub-3:45 Eventual standard: sub-1:45 for a

the ratings pages of our top 20 star raters: Christopher Day (Lincs, 137 ratings); Grecian 2000 (Beds, 110); Big-G (Hants, 101);Welsh Alex (Swansea, 88);jd (Essex, 82); Racer Dan (Surrey, 74); Runner Martin (Bucks, 72);The Bevster (Scotland, 71); Arthur Zammit

work through, or whether you should take a step back, and focus on another race.Roadblock: You're boredIf you look at that 20-miler on your schedule and feel like you can't drum up the will to get out of the door, you're not alone. It can happen any

self-esteem is higher when we are running well. If you are building up for a big race in 12 weeks time, the best period for a training camp is in the third or fourth week, so that you can build on the increased fitness in later weeks. The fact that you

and rests?Intervals, fartlek, speedwork - what are they? - part 1Intervals, fartlek, speedwork - what are they? -part 2Marathon training - speedwork or not?Repetitions - Yasso 800s - part 1Repetitions - Yasso 800s - part 2Treadmill speedwork - best sessions

£45 worth of goodies for just £10, our limited stash is likely to be snapped up quickly.Pacing TalksFind out more about our pacing groups by visiting the adidas stage at the following times:Wednesday April 22 2.30pm and 6.25pmThursday April 2312.15pm

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before my first marathon (Amsterdam 2006), I averaged three runs per week and a total weekly mileage of about 25 miles. I did the marathon in 2:57. A typical running week for me at that time involved one track session, one hilly run and one long run