, and they all get so much from listening to each other; it's very motivational," he says.2. Go the extra mile If you haven't changed your race distance since you started triathlons, then the chances are your training hasn't change much, either. Even if you

for me. Now I know why I am doing each run, and as an inquisitive type, this gives me more pleasure and motivation.See full thread... and build mileage effectively: slow down, tooHilly - When I first upped my mileage during marathon training I went from

Illustrations by Geoffrey GrahnIs it just us, or is autumn the best time of year to be a runner? Still warm enough for shorts (hopefully), but just cool enough to inspire you to pick up the pace. And you’ve taken advantage of the long summer

1. If it’s tough enough for the pros, it’s good enough for you“Spring is the time of year when the first races are not too far off and we need to control our pace, as well as know what paces we can perform at. Both sessions here address these points

-mile repeats at 10K pace this week, do more 1000m repeats at a similar pace next time," says Allison.Old Routine: Run, and run, and run some moreFresh Approach: Take some breaks"Training can sap your physical and mental resources, and put stress on your support

’s World playlist – designed specifically for long runs and perfect for those training for a spring marathon.RUNNER'S WORLD Playlist no.4: Long Run MotivationThis mix is designed to keep you motivated and focused over a 90-minute run, using melodic tracks

Illustrations by Geoffrey GrahnIs it just us, or is autumn the best time of year to be a runner? Still warm enough for shorts (hopefully), but just cool enough to inspire you to pick up the pace. And you’ve taken advantage of the long summer

by more than three strides, because there's a psychological benefit to staying close. That's why packs form at races - because it's mentally easier to share the workload of hitting a pace." Plus you'll still be in reach to grab their shorts if things go

. Those exercising in the heat clocked slower times – but they dropped pace well before their core temperatures rose significantly, suggesting pace is pre-emptively set by the brain. How can you counter this? There’s no way to sugarcoat it: learn to deal

. This philosophy is transferable to the rest of us: training with company can be just as beneficial in helping you to achieve your particular goals. A partner could encourage you to adopt more variety in your running and thereby foster greater motivation