Discover the secrets of successful marathon training with Super Six coach Steve Smythe. We talked to marathon expert Steve for the lowdown on build-up races, mastering the 'Monster Month', taper tips and race day itself.Just press 'play
The RW Pace Team was out in force at the Race Your Pace Half-Marathon on February 20.Congratulations to everyone who took part in the race and made it such a memorable day. Click through our photo gallery to catch up with all the action
Desert Race: Marathon des SablesThe 700 runners who wake up one March morning in Southern Morocco for the Marathon des Sables (MdS) are faced with vast expanses of wind-swept flatland, strength-sapping sand dunes and the prospect of six days spent
I've ticked most of the 'must-do' boxes in my 20 years of running, from 5Ks to marathons, a multi-day event and even a night run. But I've never raced a mile, attempted cross-country or donned fancy dress. Nor have I run a European city marathon
you hydrate with plenty of water in the days leading up to the race. Aim to drink regularly throughout the day (a minimum of 6-8 glasses or 1 litre daily). You also need to drink regularly during exercise and rehydrate fully afterwards. Electrolytes
Even experienced marathoners can find race-day a journey into the unknown. Arm yourself to deal with the unexpected, though, and youll have a marathon experience to cherish. Here are links to the articles that show you how to ride out whatever
and intensity, runners clocked slower race times.So to stay fit and speedy, recover for two to 12 days after a race, then return to your regular weekly mileage and quality sessions. After three or four weeks of reloading, your physiological well
by the crowds and the runners.2 Nike 10K, London, SeptemberWith so many new runners out for a great day, this really is as much a friendly ‘social gathering’ as a full-on race.3 Bupa Great North Run, Newcastle, SeptemberIt’s the world’s biggest half-marathon, so
: short sessions on grass with friends and clubmates; speedwork with short reps and long recoveries; efforts in the evening sun; easy days in between and a shiny new one-mile PB at the end of it.Whether youd expect to run 10 minutes or five minutes in a
