this year.After lots of good training (although nothing over 20 miles) I was ready! My plan was to run steady for the first few miles, then settle into my race pace and aim for my target of under four hours. My previous PB was 4:14.Everything was going
to London for the Marathon in April when the ash cloud descended. I have had a couple of niggles when I've had to cross train for a few days, but that's quite normal. It's rare that I'll manage every single run I had planned. I think it's unlikely I'll run a
reducing your planned training sessions. The freedom that comes from not running as much can mean you have energy to burn and time to kill, but don't neglect these key areas during your two-week countdown:Training Get plenty of rest - don't do all the odd
.Goals"Autumn/winter is also the perfect time to set goals for the next 12 months," says Darren, "though you should be receptive to altering your season’s plans should your circumstances change."Why is goal setting important? "When we coach athletes, it helps to fully
to Cancer Research UK. (There's a super offer at the end of the page.)How should I start?If you haven't entered a Race for Life race yet, you can find out more and enter here.Then, whether you walk or run or plan to do a bit of both, a training programme
exhaustion. Luckily, you can make life easier for your body by practising sun-smart running – focusing on hydration, clothing and your training schedule.TRAIN SMARTFactoring in the sun’s effects on your body is good practice when planning sun-kissed training
with the motivation to train day in and day out so he can achieve the results he wants. And when things don't go the way they're supposed to, he knows that plans can, and must, be altered to suit new circumstances.Setting a goal is a process that must begin
Strouse. Plus, signing up is about more than simply competing, she says. ‘Being part of a race is one way to help individuals boost their self-identity as runners, and that’s an extremely powerful motivator.’Investment plan - Check the race website
, by following this plan in your long runs, you establish the discipline of going out slowly, rather than allowing the excitement of the marathon to push you on at a pace that youll pay for later.If youre looking for a specific pace for your long runs, aim
, or it can be a couple of long weekends at home, if planned properly.I write this during my fourth training camp of the year, 7000ft up in the Pyrenees at Font Romeu. This is high level training in every sense of the world, as most of the group are preparing
