’. All you need is a track or a GPS device to determine total distance run, and a heartrate monitor. The Run LT Field Test entails a timed eight-minute run on a 400m track or, while wearing a GPS device, on a measured flat surface. The goal is to cover

’s important to realise that, however you use doubles, you’re adding a new stimulus to your training. Keep the pace easy on these new runs and, because most of these secondary runs are so short, you don’t need to devote time to your usual pre-and post-run

Peaks and MapMyFitness, plus some new features that we’re quite excited about; interval training by distance, vibrating alerts and foot pod option for running cadence.So what’s our verdict? This watch couldn’t have come at a better time in my ‘running

children a tough chip-timed race to prove themselves, while younger family members can simply have a very fun and muddy run. Like the adult races, junior runners can also enter both races and get a Dirty Weekend memento.  Tell me more: how can I enter

Following the tales of 2012's Greater Manchester Marathon – surely rumours – of lost bags, scant supporters, bad weather and a huge flight of stairs at the end of the course, I was interested/nervous to run the 38th GMM in 2013. First up, no stairs

and have a go at this bespoke workout for runners. The workout is designed to strengthen your whole body to support running whilst targeting runner-specific areas to boost your bodies strength and stability.So hit the ropes and aim to do these moves 3 times

Half a century ago, American marathoner Buddy Edelen snuck out for a 40-minute run on his rest day. Edelen was the first man to break 2:15 for 26.2 miles, yet he suffered the same crisis of confidence about taking days off that plague most

disciplines – swim, bike and run – involve different muscle groups and movement patterns, and as less time is spent on one single discipline, rates of overuse injuries tend to be lower.’ (See case study 2.) The good news is that if you’re already a runner, you

Serves 8Cooking time 30 minutesIngredients•1.8 litresvegetable stock•400g tin chopped tomatoes•2 tbsp olive oil•1 large onion, cut into small cubes•1 celery stalk, cut into small chunks•1 peeled carrot, cut into small cubes•2 tsp dried

prize package of sporting goodies.Set to a secret target time chosen by the Sheriff of Nottingham herself, participants were tested to sprint as fast as possible towards the finishing line and it was Josh Medland, aged 19, who crossed the line in 6