portable music players on the market.What to look for The lighter and smaller the device the better - but make sure you can read the screen properly on the runEase of use is key - you don't want to have to stop running to find the right trackMake sure you

Standfirst: Author: Joe DunbarPics:Issue date: Racing secrets bookletKeywords:uan61-->There aren’t many mile races in the normal sense of road racing, but many tracks around the country offer open graded meetings in the summer. These are events open

Rest or 25-35 mins slow 2 x 600m at mile pace, with 5-min recovery. Ideally use track Rest 25-35 mins fartlek 60-75 mins slowWEEK 2 Rest or 25-35 mins slow 10 x 100m strides on grass, a little faster than last week. Focus on form Rest or 25-35 mins slow

, the mile and even track races. Racing over shorter distances should be a key component of your 10K development, because it teaches your legs to work faster – and makes the 10K seem relatively controlled.Q: If I can be in great 5K shape or marathon shape

New Forest Marathon: Sunday, September 22WHY RUN IT?Scenery, value for moneyThe 21st running of this popular event passes through woods and countryside with three miles of forest track. The course starts at New Milton, on the edge of the New Forest

and finishing on the track inside. There are large, flat sections of the course but enough undulations, particularly on the loop around Djurgarden and the various bridges, to break your rhythm.Highs: Finishing on the track inside the 1912 Olympic Stadium

rare breed, but if you're near Blackburn, you're in luck. The Winter Warmer 10K starts at Witton Park and after a customary dash around the track, heads straight into the countryside on the roads. The next mile is uphill, but the views at the top

Stay on your feet no matter what the British climate brings - we've tested five treadmills help you find your perfect winter running companion.Three keys to treadmill trainingGo fastA good rule of thumb for setting the pace and length of speedwork sessions: aim to run your longer...

Most runners want to keep track of their pace. It’s how we measure many sessions. So what happens to your overall pace when you combine running and walking? You slow down, obviously. But not as much as you might think.The following table shows per

Weight 155gEvaluation We bet you didn’t know you needed a pair of these beauties. (We also bet you won’t be able to find them in many running shops near you.) They’re sprinters’ training shoes, for those days when you need to do 8 x 200m on a track