've learnt to be more flexible. On a good note, I'm seeing Threshold Tuesdays in a new light. It's re-assuring to know I'm not alone during a hard session - I now envisage runners all over the UK diving into their schedules, feeling the pain, using
out all the significant sessions comfortably, and while he is doing nearly all his runs quicker than the schedule recommends, it's clear this is his natural pace and suggests he is a much better runner than his PB implies! He ran the Watford Half
"Look on a training diary as a coach, conscience and friend," says Steve Smythe, a runner and coach who's been writing down every run he completes since 1976. He's recognised that keeping tabs on his training is a great way to make the most of his
Goal: as close to 3:15 as possibleFinish Time: 3:36:00 Sue's Training Schedule | Sue's Food Diary Analysis | Sue's Training Thread | Sue's Race-Week Nutrition Strategy Flora London Marathon: Race DaySue says: Unfortunately, I didn’t have a
from Middle Earth. Did you know? I have white water rafted the Zambezi... • My RW profile Goal: to run her first marathon (sub-4:30) Finish Time: 4:21:39 Meg's Training Schedule
you know? I'm married to a Double Ironman, I love making jam and chutney in my spare time, and I'm currently studying for my fifth degree! • My RW profile Goal: sub-4:30 Finish Time: 4:46:24 Helen's Training Schedule
have targeted a faster time if I was running now.I've run 3:12 - how long should I wait to run sub-3?Luke77 I am a relatively new runner and would love to achieve sub 3 hours.I have run two marathons, one in Berlin seven months ago and the London
Heath and Injury | Motivation | Nutrition | Racing | Shoes + Kit | Training | Weight-loss | CreditsThese are highlights and frequently asked questions from our beginner forums. They were created by members of Runner's World just like you. If you
At the last count, 132,000 runners had posted 1.6 million messages between them on the Runner's World forum. That's a ton of useful tips!Our readers already helped us pick out some of the best threads (or 'conversations'). Now we've gone a step
keep focused.Now is the time to assess your fitness and set a realistic goal for 23 April. If you follow a schedule that’s appropriate to you, there will be opportunities further down the line – perhaps a half-marathon after a few weeks – to gauge your
