with the nominations, we asked the shoe editors across all 14 of our international editions to pick the running shoes they felt looked the best. Here's the final shortlist:adidas Response Cushion 17New Balance 903Nike Air Vomero+ 3Nike LunarTrainer+Saucony Pro

on track, with 400m jog recoveries) 7M steady pace run, untimed 8M inc repetitions: 3 x 3K (or 3 x 10 mins), with 5-min recoveries Rest or 4M, jogging only 5M easy with strides 20M. Set up some feeding stations where you can pick up carbohydrate drinksWeek

Remember these 10 tips when you start adding the fast stuff to your running programme:1. Graduate from basic training If you’re a novice runner, you need at least three to four months of building up before starting speedwork. Meaning? You should

If you’ve been training for weeks, you’ll want to make the last workout before your race count. Studies indicate the best way to prepare for a race is to reduce the volume of your running (mileage) while maintaining the intensity. These four

– both training and racing. The socks are designed to prevent problems that runners face – blisters, odour, sweat and discomfort. You can take your pick from padded socks suitable for longer runs, or lightweight, lower-cut socks that are geared for warmer

: In the last few weeks, I've been reminded how much I enjoy running with other people - when I'm out on my own, it's so much harder to keep going and keep up the pace. I'm a morning runner, and after having to reschedule a long run I also learned the hard way

, contact Harris Active Sports Ltd: 01268 491036. COMPETITION RULES* This competition is only open to subscribers to the UK edition of Runner's World magazine. No cash alternative can be substituted for any prize. The winners will be notified of the results

them on runs, encourage them, lend them your back issues of RUNNER’S WORLD. Do all the things you wish someone had done for you!I resolve to Leave my watch at home for one run a weekWhy? Not every run is a race. Time has its role as an objective means

will be on hand every day to dispense last-minute advice and tell you all about our free pacing service. You can also learn more about our pacing groups from Runner's World Publisher Steven Seaton, who'll be talking on the adidas stage throughout the week (see

phases over 18 weeks (out of the Competitive Runner's Handbook)My running will be done on all terrains including some treadmill running. Is there anything else I should do and is it possible for me to get sub 3:15 when all my other race times only predict