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RW's Ultimate Half-Marathon schedules
By Steve Smythe on 07/05/2002 10:38:03
Our best-ever schedules for the half; 12 weeks from sub-1:20 to 2:30 run-walk
Standfirst: Author: Steve SmythePics:Issue date: Jul-Sep01Keywords: uan106--The half-marathon is Britains most popular race distance, usually representing around 10 of the top 20 races in Runners Worlds Races of the Year. The event requires a
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Ask The Experts: Marathon Week with Liz Yelling
By on 16/04/2010 17:38:42
Catch the highlights from Friday's lunchtime debate, when double Olympian - and Lucozade Sport Super Six mentor - Liz Yelling answered your marathon questions live in the forums
Liz Yelling has been competing as a top international athlete for more than 15 years. In 2006, she won the Bronze medal in the Commonwealth Games in Melbourne and she has twice represented Great Britain in the Olympics (Athens 2004 and Beijing 2008
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How fast should I run?
By Lisa Rainsberger on 23/04/2013 12:02:42
Do this eight-minute test to determine your best intensity for all types of runs, says Lisa Rainsberger
it by the percentages in the table (left). Once you have computed your results, you can begin to use the heart rate ranges in training and racing to ensure you’re working at the proper intensity. Repeat this test several times a year to track your lactate threshold
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The Perfect Marathon Week
By on 16/04/2012 11:05:00
Your day-by-day guide up to and including race day - mind, body, food, drink and admin!
. The Virgin London Marathon sensibly allows you to defer your entry for a year if you have good reason. If you’ve had an injury severe enough to cut back your running in the last week, take them up on this offer. Similarly, don’t run if you’re taking
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Be Your Best on the Big Day
By on 11/11/2009 12:29:39
Take a tip from the top with our expert guide to completing a triathlon
and British Triathlon's Male Elite Long Distance Triathlete of Year 2007"The day before the race have a carbohydrate-biased day to ensure you are fully fuelled. Keep fully hydrated and keep drinking water up to within an hour of the start."Sam Gardner, former
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Ask The Experts: Steve Smythe on Marathon Training
By on 24/01/2012 17:43:47
Catch the highlights from Friday's lunchtime debate, when ASICS Target 26.2 coach Steve Smythe answered your marathon and half-marathon training questions live in the forums
), then maybe an energy drink or bar pre-run. On longer runs I top energy levels up with gels or blocks.Q. When I’ve run marathons previously, my training was predominantly running based. This year I’m also taking part in some cycling races (for example
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Your Marathon - What First?
By Bruce Tulloh on 06/12/2002 17:30:39
How to make sure you're ready for your build-up to the marathon
on a shorter race distance for this spring and postpone your marathon goal for a year.Do you have people to train with?Your preparations will be easier if you can find a partner, or better still, a small group to go out with. The added motivation
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Ironman Ambitions: Ten Top Tips
By Tobias Mews on 05/10/2011 10:00:00
Step up to an Ironman with our top ten tips, from planning your nutrition strategy early to joining a club
£20 a year to £75 a month, depending on coaches, equipment and access to pools and gyms.4 Get a coach or follow a training planPlanning your training can be difficult, especially if you're new to racing. So it's a good idea to invest in a coach or a
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BIG Half-Marathon Index
By on 22/06/2009 10:28:25
Tackle your first (or next) half-marathon with the help of our best hints, tips and training schedules
're building up to 13.1 miles for the first time, or planning to smash your PB, we've got everything you'll need to get you to the finish line in style. Our Essential Weekly Newsletter From the end of June to September each year, we run a 12-week training
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Your 2006 Race For Life Training Guide
By Runner's World on 12/01/2006 11:25:22
Entries for the 2006 Race for Life women-only 5K series are open! We're here to help you every step of the way...
This year, an amazing 750,000 women will be walking, jogging or running in a women-only Race for Life 5K. They'll help to raise a whopping £46 million for Cancer Research UK across 240 events. Will you be one of them?We're here to help you every
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