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Virgin London Marathon Countdown
By on 16/04/2012 10:00:00
From meeting RW at the Expo to beating blisters on the run - here's all you need to know ahead of the Virgin London Marathon
From meeting the experts to writing to-do lists, here's all you need to know ahead of the Virgin London Marathon 2012.Mile-By-Mile GuideOur interactive mile-by-mile guide is packed with details of the landmarks you'll spot en route, where to find
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Ask The Experts: Marathon Training with Steve Smythe
By on 07/02/2011 15:05:40
Catch the highlights from Friday's lunchtime debate, when the author of our new and improved marathon schedules - and ASICS Super Six mentor – Steve Smythe answered your marathon questions live in the forums
split? icclesuezA. The best strategy for a steady pace through the second half is to run it right in the first half - evenly and at a pace that your training and shorter races indicate is feasible. It's not easy maintaining pace when you are tired
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10K Round The Table
By Bruce Tulloh, Owen Anderson, Charlie Spedding, Harry Wilson on 06/05/2002 12:52:20
Four running legends tell you everything you need to know about running a 10K
Standfirst: Four experts tell you everything you need to know about running a 10KAuthor: Bruce Tulloh, Owen Anderson, Charlie Spedding, Harry WilsonPics:Issue date: racing secrets bookletKeywords:uan85--In the RUNNERS WORLD editorial offices a
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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
Sam is one of the UK's leading fitness experts, and a keen runner. She has completed 15 marathons (with a PB of 3:22) and the Himalayan 100 Mile Race among numerous others.In addition to her first class degree in Sport and Exercise Science, Sam is a
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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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Top Tips for Race Day
By on 18/11/2009 13:48:14
Whether you aim to win, set a personal best or simply finish, these expert tips will help you perform at your best on race day
," advises Don. "It's OK to have pre-race nerves. So long as you don't miss the race."6. Have a plan"Be organised and have a routine," says Lumley. "But bear in mind that being nervous is a good thing - it prepares you for action. To warm up, run or cycle
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Real-Life Successes: How I Finally Broke 4 Hours
By Marguerite Lazell on 17/02/2006 12:25:26
How a schedule finally helped RW member Acer smash the four-hour marathon barrier
to do sub-four in the race," he says. "I did a lot more quality – hills, speedwork – rather than just going out and running. I put in lot more effort." He invested in a GPS so that he could record his training accurately, and logged every run on a
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BIG 5K Index
By on 12/05/2009 13:10:53
Our one-stop shop for all things 5K, whether you're a beginner in training for your first ever race or an experienced runner targeting a new PB
distance for beginners - in fact, you could be toeing the line just a few weeks after you take your first running steps. Find a race Every spring/summer, Britain sees thousands of women line up for the Cancer Research UK Race for Life 5K events
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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
will help you enjoy the day (do this this week, well before race day), as this is your stated goal.Q. I'm a first-time marathoner who has missed almost five weeks of training due to injury. I’m still going to do the VLM, with a run-walk plan and absolutely
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Marathon training Q&A with coach Steve Smythe
By on 21/01/2013 10:42:41
Catch up with the highlights of our marathon training Q&A with coach Steve Smythe.
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
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