Standfirst: Author: Steve SmythePics:Issue date: Jul-Sep01Keywords:uan100-->Target times: 2:15 to 2:30 (run/walk) (race pace: sub-11:26 per mile). You should be capable of either a sub-1:05 10K, a sub-1:55 10-miler or a sub-6:00 marathon. Training

Steve has run more than 60 marathons, holds a PB of 2:29, and has also won a British marathon title in his age group. This is his 35th successive year of preparing for a marathon and for the last five years, he's run a series of consistent times

Mile RepetitonsPyramids and Mixed SessionsOther sessionsThey're all based around your 10K pace, and they're all full of examples and variations. Group RunningMany clubs have track nights on Tuesdays and Thursdays and many will allow you to join in even if you aren

, and four of the five fastest in history.The Briton started fast, possibly too fast (2:13 pace over the initial miles), as she decided to run as she felt rather than to a pre-conceived plan. Defending champion Margraet Okayo and Susan Chepkemei, who gave