The chances are, when you started running, your goal was simple - run more, walk less. Inevitably, as you progress, you expect more from yourself. But some runners avoid stepping up the intensity, citing a range of anxieties. Here's how to free

most frequently-asked questions to GB International coach Nick Anderson. Here's what he had to say...Beginners' TrainingCan I run/walk a half-marathon? Definitely. Practice run-walking three or four times a week in training and the walks will become

Getting Started: Exercises“You need to take a few steps back from where you are now,” says Lee Saxby. “As a baby has to learn to walk, so you need to acquire – or regain – new motor skills before you are ready to run barefoot.” Here’s how...1

statement.They are having funThey want to runThey set the paceThey take walking breaks when tiredThey do other physical activities, for example, cycling, dancing, playing football or swimmingThey can let go. In other words, if you want to run on your own, it

, as in lowered mortality and heart-disease risk. Which isn’t to say walking does nothing for you (it does). Running simply does more, as two major studies have proven recently:Regular vigorous activity reduced mortality risk significantly among 17,000 men

Running is a wonderfully simple sport. You're in charge, and you can run where you want, when you want. Best of all, if you follow these principles, you can make it last a lifetime1. Walk before you run Few people are able to run a mile

power walking for five minutes at the beginning and the end of your run instead. Adopt a good heel to toe movement, rolling off the toes properly with each long stride, and use your arms to gain momentum and retain balance.Power walking will enable blood

, the thought of running at different paces is proving troublesome – can you help him get more for his miles by lending a hand?"I began running about six months ago, on a run-walk training routine and progressed to do my first 5K in 30:05. I have kept on running

with 5-10-minute walk recoveries. Keep effort times within 10-15 seconds of each other.Run a 5-mile time trial. Rest for 5 minutes. Do 2x1-mile at 5K time trial pace with 2 minutes’ rest.

number of calories per mile of running (assuming the same terrain) whatever the pace. It’s just a case of whether carbohydrate is taking up a little (40 per cent) or a lot (80 per cent) of the calories burned. Ultimately, it’s the overall number