Standfirst: Author: Sean Fishpool and Steve SmythePics:Issue date: aug01 /mile panelKeywords:**add link to US translators?uan66--It’s useful to have a realistic target for your mile, because much of your speedwork will be paced in relation to it

final tip: after the long runs, the second most important session of your week is the Tuesday speedwork. But if you are feeling very tired after a long weekend run or race, it might be sensible to swap your Tuesday and Thursday sessions around.

UAN:232 Article type:--Symptoms There is pain and tenderness along the inside of the lower tibia (shin). You are probably an overpronator with uncorrected feet and may have begun more hill sessions or speedwork.Signs A light touch to the bone

) side for a soft heel-strike, and plastic on the medial (inner) side for stability – and because the two sides are interwoven, the running motion stays smooth and natural.While some weartesters liked the Maverick for speedwork and even racing, most

underneath the foot.In short The essence of the Azura stays the same – a racer for tired legs or long distances, or a second shoe for speedwork . Now it has improved forefoot cushioning.Try it if you liked Asics Gel Lyte DS (£70); Nike Air Skylon (£60

Q I recently started training more heavily for some upcoming 5Ks and 10Ks. I run six days a week, including speedwork. I’m a fit 24-year-old, but I’ve noticed my sex drive flagging. Could my running be causing this?A There certainly can be a

flexibility in the muscles (anywhere between the calves and the hips), and increasing your training too quickly – particularly rushing into speedwork. Typically, if the Achilles pain is related to hamstring pain and gets worse during the day, the problem

Q I started running two years ago and have increased my half-marathon pace from 9:30 miling to 7:30 miling. I have noticed recently that I’m using a longer, slower stride for both speedwork and general training, and my times have remained the same

Q Is there any way I can use cycling to help with my running? Can it replace speedwork, for instance? I already cycle a hilly eight miles to work every day. I’m currently training for a half-marathon, and I run three times a week.A Cycling makes

for speedwork and racing up to 10K or half-marathon; very light or fast runners even used it for everyday training.The 770 takes the low-profile midsole and outsole of the 730, and adds a half-length medial post (a firmer density of foam) for stability. It also