Q I was disappointed to get cramp at the 15-mile mark during a recent marathon. In the 48 hours before the race, I consumed plenty of carbohydrates and drank approximately four to five litres of water. During the race I drank plenty of water

Q I don’t race longer than 10K. Do my training runs need to be any longer than this distance? A Yes – longer runs are beneficial, even for 5K and 10K runners, because there is a relationship between endurance and speed. Although a lot shorter than a

for those with limited time to spare. Plus, with links to five longer related articles, there’s always plenty more to print out and read later…Trail RunningFor stunning scenery, near-perfect running surfaces and liberation from the urban rat race, take

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to optimum capability. You should do a total of two to three sessions per week – however, they should not be performed on consecutive days or seven to 10 days before an important race.

at the start, (just come back from Florida where the temperatures were 90 degrees. Target Time - based on training, races and RW table 3.45. Actual Time - 4.29.55 by clockWhat would I do next time? - Is there going to be a next time?If there is I need

Time: 3:45Followed the RW 3:45 training plan & did 3:45:34. Best moment was passing club supporters at just before 25M & realising I still felt good & had plenty of puff when I'd anticipated needing an ambulance at that stage before the race. Seeing

Time: 3:19What a fantastic day!  Despite being on the first coach to be refused access to the start, having to walk the last 10 minutes to the start, being extremely cold and wet pre-race, and all of us losing the pacers, we had a brilliant day

and thinking I was feeling fine - it was the last thing I remember clearly about the race.Index of all quotesNext quote

Time: 4:34Threw my bin liner away 8 mins. before crossing start line - big mistake.Fantastic atmosphere - great bands, superb support throughout - highlights were Tower Bridge and Canary Wharf. Surprised how packed the race was almost to the end