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Ask the Experts: Marathon Mental Strength Q&A with Dr Victor Thompson
By on 16/04/2012 10:07:43
Catch the highlights from Friday's lunchtime debate, when ASICS Target 26.2 psychologist Dr Victor Thompson answered your questions about achieving your goal in your spring marathon
. Expect nerves. They will build in the lead up to the race, then dissolve once the run starts.Q. If there was only one piece of advice you could give, what would it be and why? I ask this because I know from past marathons when you're really tired your
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Reader To Reader: Ultra Training
By Jane Hoskyn on 04/11/2006 14:57:13
Just how do you go about training for a race longer than a marathon? Here's what you said...
of ultras and mountain races in the past 15 years, including half tour of Mont Blanc in August this year. My advice would be not to overdo the mileage. You can never really train for a 50-mile race by doing a 50-mile training run, as you would just get
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BIG Speedwork Index
By Runner's World on 09/06/2009 16:48:33
Take the 'work' out of speedwork with this one-stop shop for fitting in the fast stuff, crammed with the pick of our expert advice and information
Speedwork might sound daunting, but scheduling in a spot of speedwork could slash your race times and help you train harder and faster for longer.Whether you're making the step up from run-walk to run-sprint, or a veteran speed demon itching for a
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Ask The Experts: Marathon Week with Liz Yelling
By on 16/04/2010 17:38:42
Catch the highlights from Friday's lunchtime debate, when double Olympian - and Lucozade Sport Super Six mentor - Liz Yelling answered your marathon questions live in the forums
. Marathon pace for a 3:45 marathon is an 8:35-minute mile so yes, 8:30 is too fast. Aim to run your long runs slower than your marathon race pace and then add in some sections at race pace ( for example, three x 15 minute bursts or a 60-minute stretch) when
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RW's 60-Second Guides: Marathon Running
By Runner's World on 08/12/2005 17:24:12
A handle on training for the big one, for the time-pressed
business; finding a training partner or group to run with will make it more sociable. Signing up for our marathon newsletters will provide virtual support too – you’ll get a weekly bulletin with training advice and all the latest marathon news to help you
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60-Second Guide: Ultra Running
By Alice Palmer on 09/07/2009 14:44:38
A short and snappy guide packed with everything you need to know to go long
endurance rather than speed training – so swap time on the track for long runs and hikes on similar terrain to your race.You'll be running longer, so your body will need more time to recover. Without enough rest days, those crucial long runs will tire you
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What Went Wrong?
By Runner's World on 05/05/2002 16:35:06
Throughout your running life there'll be races that you'll look back on and think, “What the hell happened there?” Here are the answers to a few of those head-scratching scenarios
Standfirst: Author: Pics:Issue date: oct01 / panel from racingbasics.htmlKeywords:--Throughout your running life therell be races that youll look back on and think, What the hell happened there? Here are the answers to a few of those head
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How to run a half-marathon
By Owen Anderson on 07/05/2002 09:38:23
The technical know-how to make this your best half ever
.It also means loading up your leg muscles with carbohydrates, but it’s not enough to follow the advice you’ve been given thousands of times before. Yes, it is smart to eat plenty of carbohydrates during the three days leading up to the race
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Ask the Experts: Taper and Race Week with Sam Murphy
By on 02/04/2012 15:52:53
Catch the highlights from Friday's lunchtime debate, when ASICS Target 26.2 coach Sam Murphy answered your questions about the final stage of marathon training live in the forums
sore foot.It's not fully healed, but it's giving me a lot less grief than when I first did the injury.I'll do another 18 mile run this weekend then - and then reduce over the next few weeks.Thanks for your advice!On the next page: Choosing a race target
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Plan Early: Race Day Mental Strategies
By on 26/09/2011 10:50:54
Perform at your best on race day by practising these key mental strategies throughout your training
mistake," says running coach Dean Hebert (running-advice.com). Conditioning the mind, he says, is just like building endurance and speed: it requires practice and consistency.Picture credit: Image Source/Getty ImagesPractise no excusesA key aspect
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