week with no injury. The same goes for marathon runners or anyone bouncing back from a layoff: in a fit of enthusiasm, how many of us try to add 50 per cent to our normal mileage and return to speedwork all in the same week, only to plummet back

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.

) 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

for most runners considering a sub-38 10K leg.If you’re familiar with the previous Azura, you’ll notice the addition of forefoot GTO cushioning material to complement the existing rearfoot GRID; plus a vented midsole to let air in (or water out) from

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

, it’s not a daily trainer, but it’s bound to be on a few marathon runners’ feet or end up as a second shoe for speedwork.Try it on if you liked Asics Gel DS Trainer (£80); Mizuno Wave Precision (£60)

that builds you up in realistic increments to the date of your race (allowing for one or two easier weeks at the end). If you can use a schedule from RUNNER’S WORLD, a good book, or an accredited coach at your local club, that’s ideal. It will be a tried

Standfirst: From nought to one hour in 8 weeksAuthor:Issue date:Keywords:--This schedule accelerates faster than the most basic one, so it’s best for new runners who have some existing fitness - from another sport, perhaps. Still, a gentle start

runner, and the biggest lesson I learnt from my first marathon – although it sounds really easy – is just to keep going, even if you have to slow right down. Before last year’s London, I’d built up to about 40 miles a week with long runs of 15-20 miles

as if it’s an ounce lighter than it is. That makes it feel as though it’s right near the high-performance 300g mark – even though it has a midsole that’s substantial and supportive enough for everyday use by lighter runners.It’s a world away from the old