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21 Today
By John Bingham on 27/11/2003 10:40:24
Running his 21st - and favourite - marathon, the Penguin tells us what it was like pacing the 'Get-You-Rounders' over this year's Flora London Marathon course
It happens every time I lead a pacing group. There are always a few runners who just can’t stand to run in the pack. This year’s Flora London Marathon was no different. They were there – the lead clique. They were less than a metre ahead of the pack
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How Fast Are You Run-Walking?
By Amby Burfoot on 05/05/2002 15:44:00
What do run/walk speeds mean?
Most runners want to keep track of their pace. Its how we measure many sessions. So what happens to your overall pace when you combine running and walking? You slow down, obviously. But not as much as you might think.The following table shows per
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Build your model marathon
By Pete Pfitzinger on 25/03/2013 14:18:30
You’ve done the hard work. Now here’s everything you need, piece by piece, to maximise your performance: from the perfect warm-up, pace and fuel strategies, to how to physically and mentally handle every part of race day.
minutes at close to race pace, provides enough of a reminder that they’re fit and ready. Eat meals that are relatively high-carb and stay well hydrated. If your race starts early, don’t have your main meal too late. For an 8am start, eat your main meal
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Q+A: Am I training too hard on my easy days?
By Jack Daniels on 09/09/2002 17:45:51
Our experts answer real-life questions
Q I suspect that Im training too hard on my easy days. How do I know what pace Im supposed to run at on those days, and what is the best way to make sure that I slow down?A Good question. On your easy days, your pulse should rise no higher than
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The Magic Mile
By Sam Murphy on 27/08/2010 10:08:07
How fast are you over a mile? Upping your pace and stamina over the distance will benefit your 5K, 10K and half-marathon times – and give you a kick that will leave the opposition gasping. Here’s how you do it.
: sprinting and the marathon.It's a shame. While the mile may no longer be a popular race event on its own, it remains the yardstick by which most of us measure our performance. What runner doesn't know their minutes-per-mile pace?"It's such an inspiring
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Q+A: Why don't I get breathless in speed sessions?
By Bud Baldaro on 09/09/2002 17:45:51
Our experts answer real-life questions
Q How do speed sessions benefit me? I’ve tried things like 400m repetitions at 5K pace, but as I never seem to be out of breath at the end of the session, surely they’re not doing me any good?A Many people think that they only need to do interval
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The North Pole Marathon
By Steven Seaton on 15/08/2006 11:56:29
With temperatures of -25ºC to contend with, you'd do well to manage eight-minute-mile pace in the North Pole Marathon. But that won't impress the locals... the polar bears are much quicker
"Going anywhere nice, Sir?" It was an innocent enough question, tossed out as small talk by the Heathrow security guard checking my running shoes for anything suspicious. "Yes, the North Pole." "I see... going for long are you?" "No, just the weekend.""Right… and why are you goin...
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Racing With A Heart Rate Monitor
By Joe Dunbar on 05/06/2000 10:49:31
Data from a heart rate monitor can help you optimise your race performance - but you have to be careful how you go about using it
and the associated adrenaline surge that accompanies a competitive situation, though this has yet to be scientifically established. If you did use your HRM in a race and paced yourself according to your training rates, you'd probably be holding yourself back rather
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Winding Down - Two Weeks To Go
By Bob Cooper on 12/04/2009 11:43:21
Everything you need to know and do two weeks before a marathon
goal pace) except for two miles run in the middle of a mid-week four-miler at marathon goal pace. “Even this small amount of goal-pace running is important because it physically and mentally reinforces the pace you want to run on race day,” says Baldaro
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Virgin London Marathon Countdown
By on 16/04/2012 10:00:00
From meeting RW at the Expo to beating blisters on the run - here's all you need to know ahead of the Virgin London Marathon
refreshment stations and local transport links (useful for your support crew) too. What's more, hover over the mile markers and you'll enjoy some of our best reader tips on what to expect every step of the way. Free Pacing Groups Once again, we're inviting you
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