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Racing Aerodynamics: Lines of Least Resistance
By Michael Donlevy on 19/08/2011 10:00:00
Discover why the right technique, kit and economy of effort can help shave seconds off your time
Just imagine a world without aerodynamics - there would be no flight, cars would be square and humans would fall over in a gust of wind. Formula One races would take days. That got us thinking. Racing cars have evolved to optimise speed in every
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RW's 2-Week 10K Schedule, 5-6 Days Per Week
By Sean Fishpool and Bud Baldaro on 06/05/2000 11:46:29
Only a measly fortnight to train for your 10K? Here's the solution
sessions to prepare for the race. If youre a relative newcomer, it should allow you to learn to run with a degree of efficiency and economy. Regular runners can use the fortnight to fine-tune their existing fitness and practice running at 10K pace
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RW's 2-Week 10K Schedule, 3-4 Days Per Week
By Sean Fishpool and Bud Baldaro on 06/05/2000 11:48:11
Only a measly fortnight to train for your 10K? Here's the solution
sessions to prepare for the race. If youre a relative newcomer, it should allow you to learn to run with a degree of efficiency and economy. Regular runners can use the fortnight to fine-tune their existing fitness and practice running at 10K pace
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Get Faster: Double Up
By Ed Eyestone on 02/08/2011 10:00:00
Run twice a day to up your cardiovascular fitness – and gain a competitive edge
higher mileage have better cardiovascular fitness and running economy. If you run five days a week for at least 40 minutes a day, you're ready for doubles. Here's how...Follow a FormulaInstead of one run, divide your normal run into two. The first part
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Pace Key
By Runner's World on 06/05/2002 13:05:18
Understanding the terms in your schedules
Running at different paces will not only add variety to your training, it’s also the most effective way to enhance your overall performance. Short, fast bursts will improve your racing sharpness and your body’s capacity to pump blood and oxygen
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10K Q&As
By Sean Fishpool and Bud Baldaro on 06/05/2002 11:49:17
Can you train for a marathon and a 10K at the same time; should you drink in a 10K; and more
to once every three weeks, and perhaps even every fortnight for a limited period. Always allow at least two days of easy running before a 10K, and leave a minimum of three or four days after a race before you ease back into speed training. If youre new
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The Busy Runner's Guide to Getting Faster
By Liz Plosser on 06/07/2011 12:00:00
Even if you're pushed for training time, you can still be a fleet-footed runner
and cooling down. Add an interval every other week until you're up to speed.Pace CalculatorYou need to know your 5K and 10K race paces to do many of the workouts on the following pages. To gauge them, run one mile fast at an even pace. Note the time. To get
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How To Run A Better 10-mile Race
By Owen Anderson on 06/05/2002 13:28:29
10 keys to running 10 miles better
Standfirst: 10 keys to running 10 miles betterAuthor: Owen AndersonPics:Issue date: racing secrets bookletKeywords:BY OWEN ANDERSONuan93--1. A 10-mile race is the best predictor of your fitness level, because you run the race at lactate threshold
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The Magic Mile
By Sam Murphy on 27/08/2010 10:08:07
How fast are you over a mile? Upping your pace and stamina over the distance will benefit your 5K, 10K and half-marathon times – and give you a kick that will leave the opposition gasping. Here’s how you do it.
, fast repeats offer valuable physiological and psychological adaptations for a distance runner," says US running coach Greg McMillan. "Physiologically, there is an increase in running economy - one of the most important factors in distance running
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Do-It-Yourself 5K Schedule
By Owen Anderson and Steven Seaton on 06/05/2002 10:09:46
A six-week 5K schedule based on a time-trial - we give you the speed sessions, you fill in the rests and easy days
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
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