, but they'll give you a great energy boost – and you'll associate mile and kilometre markers in races with that boost, and naturally start lifting your knees and heels better." Elite Secret # 6: Recover - For Real Respect the easy day. Going too far or too
that your hard day really counts. Here's how to set yourself up for success…Elite Secret # 1: Get Strong It's strength and conditioning, particularly around the ankles, knees and hips, that separates elites from mere mortals, according to British distance
You've heard the usual recommendations for so long that you accept them as gospel. And most of the advice is solid. Who can argue with putting in mileage, peaking for races and stretching after a run? But just because many coaches, sports
you prepare for the perfect race day.Worried about swimming in a pack? Here are the answers to the triathlon questions you might be afraid to askDon't just plod your way through the last few training days before a race - these sessions are the ideal
ASICS Target 26.2 coach Sam Murphy explains the hows and whys of the marathon, from tapering training to hitting (or avoiding) 'the wall' - and optimum recovery after the race.For your first (or umpteenth) marathon attempt, Sam's clear advice
’ll calculate the mile or kilometre splits you'll need to hit along the way. Print it out and pop it on your wrist for race-day; print out another and give it to your supporters so they’ll know when to spot you.The Big Day Bookmark these essential event guides
-marathon competition winners have risen to the challenge of training for the GNR.Predict your paceType in your target time, and we'll calculate the mile or kilometre splits you'll need to hit along the way. Print it out and pop it on your wrist on race-day; print out
Six mentor - Nick Anderson) Nutrition Q+A (with Lucozade Sport's Lead Sport Scientist Nick Morgan)Monster Month Q+A (with experienced club coach and RW regular, Steve Smythe)Taper & Race-day Nutrition Q+A (with Lucozade Sport's Lead Sport Scientist
training and racing.Thursday: 2 x 800m at goal race pace, with equal time jog recovery between The goal is to run a mile's worth of distance at the pace you think you'll be able to maintain on race day. This short session will help you determine what your
up? How should you fuel? How should you handle the first miles, the first half, and the final six miles and 385 yards? Here, you’ll find the answers to all the questions you should be asking about race-day strategy, so you’ll squeeze everything from
