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New Balance 830 £59.99
By Runner's World on 16/06/2000 15:13:25
, or for speedwork and races for heavier runners. Its a big improvement over the 828.Try it on if you liked New Balance 827, 828 (£60); Asics Gel Freaks (£60); Mizuno Wave Lazer (£60)
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Q+A: I've done my first marathon - what next?
By Bruce Tulloh on 09/09/2000 10:02:10
Our experts answer real-life questions
, swimming one hour a week, and spending 30-40 minutes per week on gym work.For the running, try to do one session a week of speedwork, with things like 10 x 1 minute fast, two minutes slow (or 12 x 200m fast, 200m jog if youre on the track). This should
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RW's BIG Race-Training Menu
By Runner's World on 20/07/2004 18:01:12
Everything about racing: finding a race, training, the big day and beyond... it's our BIG index...
you can enter online nowForum: What 5K pace to aim for?Q&A: What speedwork should I do for my first 5K? -->Try a 10K...The country’s favourite distance, and another excellent first-race option. 10K schedules Two-week, four-week and eight
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Running Made Simple: Gear
By Runner's World on 18/05/2004 12:43:57
A fourth short cluster of tips on how to keep your running a refuge from life's complexity... and maybe even run better in the process.
.The full series: Training, Nutrition, Racing and Speedwork, Gear, GymPlus: Ten Things You Don't Have To Worry About
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RW's Free Weekly Marathon Email
By Runner's World on 28/11/2006 10:32:15
Marathon training plans, running tips and motivational advice delivered straight to your inbox
of the site yet, you'll have to do that before you can sign up to the newsletter. You can register here.What to look forward to:Which target to aim forWeekly schedules (from sub-3:00 to run-walk)Speedwork for marathonersHow long you really need to runAre you
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Q+A: I run 10Ks. How long should training runs be?
By Mike Gratton on 13/02/2006 12:34:16
Our experts answer real-life questions
marathon, the 10K is still an aerobic event, so training should follow the classic lines of developing and maintaining an aerobic base then adding relevant speedwork on top. The legendary coach Arthur Lydiard advocated building a base of long, steady runs
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Reader to Reader: Too old for a PB?
By Catherine Lee on 25/06/2007 10:24:34
How much does your age limit what you can achieve? Here's what you thought
constant (1:45 for a half-marathon and 45-50 minutes for 10K). Eighteen months ago I joined a club, trained properly (speedwork, hills and long runs) and trained outside my comfort zone. At 43 years old I ran a 1:40 half-marathon and WILL beat 40 minutes
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The Perfect Running Week
By Jeff Galloway on 24/06/2011 13:00:00
Find out why a structured schedule can keep you healthy and motivated
schedule from week to week and alternate your route or running partners to boost your motivation. If you're focused on an ambitious goal, such as a first race or a new distance, alternate focused weeks - complete with hills, long runs and speedwork
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What Went Wrong?
By Runner's World on 05/05/2002 16:35:06
Throughout your running life there'll be races that you'll look back on and think, “What the hell happened there?” Here are the answers to a few of those head-scratching scenarios
marathons, speedwork is vital. Not only will it make you faster, but over time itll reduce your production of lactic acid. Thats the stuff that flows through your muscles and causes those heavy legs.Dont go overboard with speedwork, though
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The Perfect 10K
By Sean Fishpool and Bud Baldaro on 30/07/2002 12:14:04
Your best-possible 10K - from a four-day emergency plan to an eight-week-plus schedule, with all your questions answered
week to 45-50 miles. You can vary your pace slightly to maintain interest during these build-up weeks, but save the real speedwork for the final eight-week focus.We have three eight-week schedules:3 times a week (Approx 45- to 60-minute 10K)5 times a
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