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Trail races Name Eric Hardwick MBE, Hastings Lions Club Organises Hastings Half-Marathon (since 1984) Name Mike Gratton, 2:09 Events Organises Tens of races each year, including the Salomon South Downs Marathon, London’s Great Gorilla Run and the Jersey
where you can even contemplate this sort of activity. Only speed up in the last mile (1-2km) for a 5K, two miles (3km) for a 10K, and three miles for a half-marathon. The 3 psAt its core, performing well in a race is founded on three basic
Ready, steady… goStart slow. You will feel lousy before the marathon because of tapering, then when you start you’ll suddenly feel wonderful. Your body hasn't really changed so don’t revise your target pace because you feel good at mile five, or 10 or 15. You
, there are plenty of marathons around so I’m thinking about maybe trying again in September. (Updated 27/04/09) Read more Sue (aka Sue C) Finish Time: 3:36:00 Target Time: as close to 3:15 as possible Sue says: I knew from Mile 3 that things weren't going
effort. Marathon pace, if you’re fit, should be easier than threshold but a touch quicker than your easy runs. Your effort should be around 7.5/10.Q. Most of the tips I've read recommend marathon pace + 10-20% for most sessions. A lot of my mileage
Extract from No Need For Speed by John Bingham (Rodale International Limited, £8.99). To order direct from Runner's World for the special price of £7.99 (inc P&P), call 0800 731 0622 and quote 55174-0.Those who know me well know that I enjoy
If you're running a marathon this spring, you're about to enter the most critical – and difficult – four weeks of training, when 1) your weekly mileage is at its peak; 2) your motivation may be flagging; and 3) you're most likely to get sidelined
At a Glance Profile Nickname: Mystic Age: 35 Running for: 15 years No. of marathons: 0 PBs: 10K 52:00 Half-Marathon 2:08
At a Glance Profile Nickname: Sue C Age: 36 Running for: 3 years No. of marathons: 2 PBs: 10K 43:00 Half-Marathon 1:37 Marathon 3