On Sunday 7 April, our ASICS Target 26.2 runners took to the boulevards of Paris in the culmination of our spring marathon training project. Their goal? To run their best ever 26.2 miles at the Paris Marathon.Whittled down from over 1

weakest area can make a real difference to performance; an injured Achilles tendon in 2007 meant she couldn't run for most of the year. "I think the injury helped me in a way because I had always struggled with the cycling and it gave me an opportunity

for me. Now I know why I am doing each run, and as an inquisitive type, this gives me more pleasure and motivation.See full thread... and build mileage effectively: slow down, tooHilly - When I first upped my mileage during marathon training I went from

was up and running. "If you stop running for too long after an injury you get thoughts about never being able to run again, so you need to prove you can still do it," he says. And prove it he did. Naylor first raced in the summer of 1961. The Lake

speed as you progress through the weeks.”3. Less swimming and  running but still a great workoutSwim session“This session has less swimming than you might expect, but this is compensated by the injury prevention for the shoulders, the core work

pass thanks to the purchase of a new pair of trainers or an unexpected PB. But if your results and motivation just don’t seem to be picking up by themselves, it could be time to turn to a running coach for help. We know what you’re thinking: running

to release that emotional stress physically, which can be dangerous," says Thompson. "Diverting the emotional pain into a tangible physical pain is sometimes easier to deal with, yet it can be risky and potentially cause injury."Incidentally, Mark does

flexible ankles, equal fewer injuries. One of the best ways to gain this strength and flexibility is by barefoot running, according to McMillan, because you have to work harder at each toe-off and landing. “Try to do a few barefoot strides or some light

basis, week-in week-out, then you’re not going to do well. So be committed to your running – don’t stay in because it’s raining."Exercise your core"Strengthening your core muscles helps avoid injury. When I get back from a run, I’ll do either upper

to maintain your fitness and have some fun. Scenic cyclosportives (long-distance bike events) abound at this time of year. Alternatively, you could enter an adventure race or improve your personal best in a bike time trial or running race. Dusting off your