Hard Training Q&AsTRAINING GENERAL• Do I need to take an "easy week" when my average mileage isn’t that high? • Should you try and break through ‘the wall’ in training? • Is it just the cold weather, or am I getting fitter? • How do I overcome
how our pacing groups work at various build-up races and training runs throughout the spring. Look out for the Runner's World stand at these events too - your chance to come and chat to the team before and after the race. February 2010 When
Championships despite my age. I've had such great feedback from everyone and they appreciate my perserverance. I'm one of those people who have often been on the team, but who has always missed out.Has your win in Paris changed your goals or career plans?I think
© Getty ImagesGoing for gold on the track comes easily to the British cycling team. If their exploits on two wheels have inspired you, try this four-week training plan to compliment your running. The bike sessions will enhance your cardiovascular
forum Ironman team. The group is very beginner friendly, the basic premise being that it is possible to train for an Ironman from virtually nowhere (non-swimmer and non-cyclist) in less than nine months. Is it a "virtual team"? Meeting up
in the 100m, gold in the 4x100m relay]?A. I was expecting just to make a comeback this year and the medals I've achieved are an added bonus. My main aim for this year was just to make the teams for the European and Commonwealth Games. To medal at both of them
CyclingWeaknesses SwimmingTriathlon experience... NonePB's10K - 44 mins10 mile time-trial - 25 minsFavourite Races... Cycling time-trialsMy training programmeThe CyclistAs the only international athlete on the team, we expect great things from Benson. His
may even be following her marathon training programme. A veteran of 181 marathons – 40 of which have been ultras – she is certainly no stranger to endurance events and the physical and mental commitment that goes with them. Why would she put herself
Snowdonia National Park - the second largest national park in Britain and, unfortunately for cyclists, one of the hilliest too. A 20K run around Bala Lake concludes with a climb into the foothills of the Arans. Clearly hill training, both on foot and bike
Just two years ago sprinter Mark Lewis-Francis considered giving up on running altogether after an Achilles injury forced him to take a year out. The World Junior Champion and Olympic gold relay medallist found the strength to continue after teaming
