inspired the trend in 1954 with epic sessions like 10 x 200 metres followed by 50 x 400 metres – a combined 13.67 miles of speedwork. Ambitious runners the world over have aspired to that imposing standard ever since, in a quest for that elusive PB
." Also, as Everest starts looming at the end of Acacia Avenue, try to remember that studies have found people tend to overestimate the steepness of hills by an average of 18-19 degrees. So it may not be quite the monster it appears to be.Think Positive
Kardong, Olympic marathoner and running authorThe Fear: Trail DangersThe Fix: Plan AheadHave you been watching 127 Hours by any chance? Getting in trouble on an out-of-the-way trail is a rare scenario, and self-amputation thankfully rarer still. However
bad day or overly ambitious targets," says Luke Humphrey, head coach of Hansons' Coaching Services and a rather speedy 2:14 marathoner himself. "You can't do much about bad days, and it's OK to completely miss once in a while. But there are a couple
