Time: 3:29Despite the best intentions and a plan for even running towards my 3:30 target, I ran 10 miles at a pace I couldn't sustain then ground out the remaining miles with gritted teeth in the rain trying not to look at my watch or the mile
The planning has already begun. Many of you will by now have chosen and signed up for your big race, with several others pencilled in as well.But just in case you're still wondering where to race, we present the TW guide to some of this year's best
and triathletes, researchers found that interval training done twice a week for a month improved the racers' time-trial performances by five per cent and boosted their peak power output by three per cent. To start: if race day is several months away, follow Plan A
byproducts can lead to miscarriage or birth defects, according to Dr Gina Solomon, a senior scientist at the Natural Resources Defense Council, an environmental action group in the US.Your action plan: Chlorine byproducts evaporate naturally, so let your
. No matter which category you fall into, your bike will work better if it's cared for all year round. Here's a plan to keep your bike spinning smoothly, whether you ride it every day or once a month.If you plan to... load up on outdoor base milesDry your bike
are co-ordinating a team of supporters who'll be on hand with drinks, sweets and cheers for marathoners. Are you planning to watch the race and able to lend a hand? Find out more. ASICS Target 26.2Now race day is nearly here, make sure you catch up
for your planned autumn half-marathon, and following a structured plan with set targets will help keep up your motivation, and boost your confidence. In fact, I think youll probably find that as soon as you have one good run (be it in training or a race
What's the plan for your next run? You may go as far and as fast (or slow) as the spirit moves you or time allows. That's fine, but structuring your workouts can add value. The right plan boosts motivation, helps build fitness while minimising
-injury performances and the fear that the injury will return begins to gnaw at you. It doesn't have to be that way. Many athletes come back stronger than ever after an enforced layoff - and if you follow this advice, you could be one of them.Plan to keep it real
, kit and (hopefully) breakfasts and cups of tea along the way; while trying to take in the essence of France (and as much cheese and wine as I can handle)!When?Starting on June 7 in Exeter, I plan to cycle through Devon accompanied by as many friends
