the weekly long runs the single focus of my training, and built up to around 14 miles before the marathon. That might not sound much, but I know that if I hadnt done them I wouldnt have been able to enjoy the race nearly as much as I did. The long runs
anyway.Q. How do I work out my marathon pace? Is my long run pace a good predictor of what pace I'm capable of in a marathon? mitiogA. Try using the RW Calculator to find out your target race pace - remember if you undercook the first half you can always
The 5K is a perfect running distance. As any physiologist will tell you, there is no better event for improving your running economy, raising your maximal aerobic capacity (VO2max) and establishing a base of speed and fitness that will reap benefits
Nicola started running in 1995 after having a drunken bet with a friend at a party over who could finish a half-marathon first. It was only two months away, and I set out a short loop from my house for my first-ever run. I stopped five times and thought my lungs
for almost 2 years and have PB of 44m 40s for 10k and 1h 13m for 10m (not yet done HM race). I'm a 41 year-old female. I have three questions:1. I am following a schedule but was already running 14-16 miles on my LSR before starting so I am a bit ahead
training runs and the highest-volume weeks of the schedules. Theyre hard weeks, but you can do it.Dont even think about giving up or easing off now (unless youre injured). The work you put into the next five key weeks will pay dividends on race day
'll probably burn out or get injured. Train too gently and you simply won't make the most of your potential (but hey, that's okay). This calculator uses one of your recent race times to reveal how fast you should run the different components of a training week
Timex Ironman Global Trainer, £299The GPS provides constant data on how fast you're going, making it easy to run an even pace. (timex.co.uk)
socks on at least one long run before a competitive race to allow you to get used to the feel of them.Seek advice from a specialist running store about the best ones to buy. Ensure your socks are supportive without being too tight. Good luck and enjoy
at the start of a race is a pretty sure way to feel bad at the end! You cant expect your body to go straight from standing still to, say, eight-minute miling. Instead, coax it up to speed. Begin with 10-15 minutes of very gentle running. Once you
