prevention a priority," says Mark Fadil, a sports masseur. "By the time someone comes in with an injury, there’s almost always been a progression that could have been halted earlier."According to Matt Fitzgerald, the online coach (trainingpeaks

couple of experts with the challenge to construct a running plan that requires just one 30-minute workout that is repeated three times a week. I even came up with one on my own.Here, you’ll find the three workouts we devised. I tested each of them on a

If you’re like most women runners, you face a daily survival test that includes juggling a complex mix of domestic, business and social responsibilities. You yearn for the time to slip out of the door, lengthen your stride, feel the wind in your

. Granted, it may only provide 30 to 40 minutes of actual exercise time once you factor in showering and grabbing a sandwich, but that’s still more than enough time to chase down your running goals. Give your training programme a boost (and leave your

what goals suit you best. Maybe you want to increase the time you’re able to run non-stop, shed excess weight or knock minutes off your race times. Perhaps you’re looking to add to your medal collection or bid a final farewell to a nagging injury. You

cross-trainingIt's great that you love running, but balance out time on your feet with other training and your favourite sport will benefit. Take up yoga, for example, and as well as benefiting from improved posture and zen-like calm, you

We all face hurdles in our training from time to time. "It's important to remember that you're far from the only person to face a setback, and that how you chose to deal with it can make or break you as an athlete," says Dr Victor Thompson

Well done to everyone who achieved their goals. This was my first marathon and my sixth "race". I managed to finish in 3:10.16. I'm very happy with the time I achieved, but how the hell do you train for those last four miles?! At 42, I think I may

Time: 3:53Here's a shot of me in my lobster outfit, finished in 3.53.31, and managed tofollow your 8.30 pacer most of the way. Best moment, turning a corner onto an tunnel in the city (19mile?) andeveryone cheering me on!!Index of all quotes

Time: 3:58Started well, although stop-start for the first mile. Managed to keep to 9 minute pace, until the last 3 when it slipped to 10’s. Finished 3:58:51, so very happy and thanks for the training programme, support and help from the team