miles per week which were the prerequisite for the start of the marathon training schedule that I had put myself on to go under four hours in the FLM. I did start with the best intentions. I wanted to complete as many of the mid-week runs as possible

, but no less rewarding, and there's far less chance of a demoralising failure on the big day. Follow a schedule and you'll have a structured programme to give your training shape and purpose, and after the race, you'll be all the more eager to pick your next

't want to be part of a club where runners don't want to get involved in the dirty work, the same applies. 10 Golden Training Rules of Top Club Coaches Plan ahead Always make sure you know in advance what your training schedule's going

watch, throw away the schedules and just go out, enjoy it and remember why you started running it the first place. Hope you find your mojo again soon. marcusuno Your whole life has changed – I doubt you get as much rest. Just keep running and enjoy what

the areas that you want to improve, such as endurance or running form, and then set out a schedule of targets, such as completing a half-marathon, losing five pounds and getting your running gait analysed. Gradually ticking off these goals will encourage

, and then do an evening session at 6ish? What can I do to help me organise my schedules properly? I only end up doing 25-30 miles per week rather than the 45-50 I should be doing. Is it better to do the morning runs? Particularly when some races start at 10

...”John Diffey, 3:05, “...both dived into my goody bag. "Dad, Dad, can we have the Jelly Babies?"...”Brum Taffy, 3:50, “...followed the schedule and didn't skimp on the hard sessions...”Desertman, 3:13, “...Having faith in the training was the key

for the newsletters, the training schedule and probably most of all the RW forums for keeping me going over the past six months; to my charity, the Anthony Nolan Trust for the post race massage and friendly reception; to all the FLM volunteers along the route; my

fireman's microphone to wish me happy birthday.”Mile 10It’s good to get into double figures – you should still feel fresh, and happy to let people overtake you as you tell yourself to stick to your schedule. “The first 10 miles were ok(ish). I ran

and clapping (and not just because the marshals wanted to go home..!) It really doesn't hurt, and good for you for entering! Wilkie I was just as worried when I entered my first race. I downloaded a training schedule, worked hard and came 30th out of 55