in a short space of time. – carl gardnerUse your training time to explore your local area If you have any interest in racing I would advise that you spend most ofyour time training outside. Save the treadmill for intervals or threshold sessions
Reducing your level of training to improve your race times might seem counter-intuitive but research exists to suggest that in fact, less can sometimes be more. This week’s reader is keen to put this theory into practice - can you help him strike
the burn in my throat tricked my mind into thinking I'd just nipped into the garden for a quick fag. – orbital sanderPursue a PB for an added incentiveI went for six months without then had a couple the night before a 5K race. I added a minute and a half
an added boost, as will jelly beans or a banana. Few runners are able to tolerate anything more while on the run. If you’re planning to eat or drink during a race, try doing so a few times in training beforehand. There’s no way of predicting how your body
last year aged 37 after a 17-year gap, during which I smoked and drank far too much. I trained through the winter and ran my first half-marathon in 1 hour 30 minutes. I then decided to see how fast I could run one if I really tried in my next race a few
When it comes to preparing for a race, finding a training schedule is likely to be top of your to-do list. But what if your lifestyle just isn’t suited to following a pattern of prescribed sessions?That's the challenge facing this week's questioner
't stay dry but they will be warm and the socks won't rub. – blimeythatsbendy... and squelch-freeSealskinz® are great for keeping your feet dry in heavy rain or when you’re racing off-road in water-logged conditions. – jason XTechnical kit needn’t break
If you want to become a better runner, there’s no real training substitute for running. Other sports just don’t cut the mustard when it comes to preparing your body for race day, right?Right. But in terms of boosting your fitness, balancing muscle
. Hence, during a race, whilst our sympathetic system is in full flow, we are focusing on reaching the finish line as quickly as possible, and can essentially ignore the pain from our legs. – Dad Of TwoPain is too complex a concept to meaningfully compare
