-marathon. So in the build-up to his next marathon he ramped up his training by adding speedwork and hill repetitions, doing more long runs at a faster pace, and sometimes skipping rest days. The result: he managed 3:32 in his next outing over 26.2 miles
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distances - months of hard work can go to waste with a bit of bad luck or pacing. Rob is determined not to be complacent or aim too high but a sub-4:00 time looks a sure bet.Rob's Video DiaryWeeks 11 - 12Rob says: The Fleet Half-Marathon (March 15) was my
is also crucial.On Your Bike Select a route that will take you two hours to complete riding at a base endurance pace. The distance is not important. Ride this route three times back to back. Ride the first lap at a pace slightly lower than your goal race
started running to this heart rate every day. The pace was painfully slow at first, around two minutes slower per mile than my usual pace. Gradually though my pace improved and I became comfortable running at this low heart rate, but at a faster speed than
and then turn purple after 10 minutes, but I've just learned to pace myself somehow. Running with my friend helps. I push the pace and she pushes the endurance, so we're a good team. We're trying for three runs a week now: one fartlek/pace run, one strength run
d use about three to four times as much energy as you would if you cycled at the same speed. Depending on your fitness, youll find that youll be able to cycle at between 150 and 250 per cent of your running pace. So if you usually run at seven miles
-time American Olympian whos been collecting national titles and setting records at distances from the 800m to the marathon for more than three decades, doesnt need to make any apologies for her slower pace. In the last few years her age and her 30 years
testament to the spirit of London! The start was quite busy and there was quite a lot of hopping up and down off the pavement. I did my best to just stay out of the way and managed to keep moving forwards. Around Mile 13, I found a group running at my pace
for 8:30 pace, and the first mile was bang on. This set the tone. The miles ticked by and the crowds got deeper. It really has to be experienced to be believed – I felt like I was in the Olympics! I was on target for 3:45 throughout, and from Mile 15 I
