my friend wants to do is train for a marathon, or anything like that. Three or four miles a day, every other day – that’s his thing. Speedwork? Forget it. Train at the track? No way. Just make the activity a little more palatable, he asks. Please

have on and how I feel. What I do find useful is a running diary - I can look back at my last marathon training and work out what helped, what didn't and choose appropriate sessions. A schedule keeps me on track to make sure I have the distance in my

weekly runs, you should focus on increasing the amount you can run at one time until you build to at least the race distance, or the equivalent amount of time spent running."I encourage runners, particularly beginners, to focus on time and effort, rather

. To ensure you stay on track (and if breathing to the right), 'sight' by briefly lifting your forehead and eyes as the right arm is extended in the water and about to pull. Think of the mantra 'breathe and sight and breathe and sight.'Save your legs so

"I got a huge cheer and a bouquet of flowers"—Lyn WhitesideAre you worried about finishing last in a race? The good news is that if you're reading this article, the chances of it actually happening are very small. Big beginner-friendly races

’ve already mentioned this several times, but it can’t be over-emphasised. All runners, from beginners to veteran marathoners, would like to run longer and easier. The R/W system gives you a new tool to achieve this. Does it come at a cost? Sure. Your overall

, and to make a fuss of them for it wouldn't make them feel better. Besides, in longer races the winners have had their prizes and gone home long before I finish (and I'm not last!) - WilkieYou'd get the running equivalent of track stands, with people hovering