They may not be fashionable or practical, but greying and fading race Ts possess a quality that no other item in our wardrobes, other than lucky pants, can boast – memories of past glories or long-gone disappointments. They can remind us of the time that all of our hard work came...

often see round figures quoted in general guides, ranging from 70-90 per cent of MHR. Unfortunately, the reason they’re so vague is that – as we’ve found out – we’re all different.In the early days, you’d have needed a physiological lab test to find

On a slower scale than the times quoted, I did a 22-minute PB at the Lochaber Marathon finishing in 4:28. When I looked back at my training log I was surprised to see that my January to March total mileages were 78, 76 and 77 miles (less than 18 miles

, low-fat yoghurt, fruit, nuts, fresh vegetables, etc. Take your pick. Second, put something inspirational on the outside of the fridge: a picture of you and friends at a race, a training plan, a great quote.Schedule itYou've got your office calendar

better. I’ve also got motivational quotes stuck to my fridge! I’m finding bringing my mileage down strange (I’ve never done so little running!) but the schedule includes lots of quality sessions. Personally, I would never have done so much speedwork