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RW's Ultimate Marathon Build-up
By on 08/12/2004 20:30:56
For subscribers: Our best-ever schedules, marathon Q+As, day-by-day tapering, mile-by-mile on race day, and more...
of our premium section, for subscribers to the UK edition of Runner's World magazine. Subscribers get a great online package, as well as 30 per cent off the UK's favourite running magazine. If you're not a subscriber yet, function opwhysubscribe
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Race Day Pacing Strategies
By Alison Hamlett on 22/02/2007 15:16:43
On race day, smart pacing can make the difference between triumph and disaster. Reach your potential with these suggested strategies
run a conservative race to pick off runners in the closing stages and finished strongly to win a surprising bronze medal. It was the USA's first Olympic Marathon medal since Joan Benoit Samuelson won gold at the inaugural women's marathon in 1984
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Ask The Experts: Marathon Week with Steve Smythe
By on 05/04/2011 10:14:55
Catch the highlights from Friday's lunchtime debate, when ASICS Super Six coach Steve Smythe answered your taper and marathon pacing questions live in the forums
Steve has run more than 60 marathons (26 Londons) and as well as holding a PB of 2:29, he has also won a British marathon title in his age group. This spring, he joined us as our ASICS Super Six coach and has mentored our racing contenders
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Secrets of Successful Pacing (Preview)
By Christine Aschwanden and Nicole Falcone on 17/04/2012 10:00:00
We've got all the answers on how to set - and maintain - your pace over your next race distance
straightforward: if you want to run a 3:40 marathon, say, it's a simple calculation to figure out that you need to run 8:23-minute miles to meet your goal. But, just like in other life situations, on the race route, surprises can shred your best pacing plan
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Secrets of Successful Pacing
By Christine Aschwanden and Nicole Falcone on 30/03/2011 11:19:34
We've got all the answers on how to set - and maintain - your pace over your next race distance
seems pretty straightforward: if you want to run a 3:40 marathon, say, it's a simple calculation to figure out that you need to run 8:23-minute miles to meet your goal. But, just like in other life situations, on the race route, surprises can shred
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Your Event Day Checklist
By on 19/06/2006 14:52:29
Here's a list of everything you'll need to take with you on race day
the front of the shirt you plan to wear for the bike and run legs of the race. If you're a man who prefers to do the race shirtless, you can purchase a race number belt for about £5. When using a belt, display your race number on your back during the bike
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RW's 60-Second Guides: Tapering
By on 03/04/2012 16:06:00
What to do, eat and think in the weeks before race-day
Running less in the weeks prior to a race is scientifically proven to lead to better performances. Known as tapering, this period of decreased training allows your mind and body time to recover from months of hard training so they are in prime
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The Simpler Sub-70 10-mile plan
By Runner's World on 06/05/2000 13:25:26
A repeatable 2-week build-up to a sub-70 10-mile race
Standfirst: A repeatable 2-week build-up to a sub-70 10-mile race Author:Pics:Issue date: racing secrets bookletKeywords:--Preparation phase (2-4 weeks)Increase your weekly mileage to 30-35M, based on 5-6 training runs per weekIncrease your weekly
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The Simpler Sub-60 10-mile plan
By Runner's World on 06/05/2000 13:26:44
A repeatable 2-week build-up to a sub-60 10-mile race
Standfirst: A repeatable 2-week build-up to a sub-60 10-mile race Author:Pics:Issue date: racing secrets bookletKeywords:uan92--Preparation phase (3-4 weeks)Gradually increase your weekly mileage to 40M, based on 6 training runs per week
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RW's Ultimate Marathon: Monthly Theme
By Runner's World on 07/05/2000 18:44:03
The focus of weeks 5-8 of your 15-week schedule
a long, two-and-a-half-hour run in Week 7. The schedules also suggest you finish Week 8 with a race. Race flat-out if youre racing up to 10 miles, or run at your intended marathon pace if youre running a half-marathon. If you race flat-out, try
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