glycogen stores. A couple of days of easy running, rest and better nutrition should help him get back on track. Dan has the Bath Half-Marathon (March 15) this weekend and will be running how he feels. This could be marathon pace (or quicker) though
with going too fast in training – at the track session I was keen to impress and ended up going way too fast. That’s something to focus on over the next few weeks.Steve says: Rob is still well on course for a major revision in his target time. He has carried
long runs that exceed three and a half hours, because they are too debilitating physically. The only time when it's better to train by distance is when you're doing speedwork on the track. Do a dress rehearsal Treat one of your longest runs
it that much! Lisa K I had very bad calf pain after my track session, had a cold bath today and now the pain has gone! I grab a woolly hat, get a cup of tea and quickly get in. It's shocking at first but after a couple of minutes the torture isn't too bad
vitamin C than usual, and Beechams. Feel OK today... maybe it's just taper madness ahead of Dublin. – Night NurseA curry and a good night's sleep always seems to stop a cold in its track for me. In fact the only time I ever get sick is when I'm burning
milestone. Now there's nothing between me and the Flora London Marathon! It's scary enough to make me up the ante, and I'm working hard to keep my training on track. The fast-pace work I've been doing has been a revelation - I can really see it making
hands and squeezed every last drop out of it. I would do it all again in a heartbeat and wouldn't change anything if I had my chance again. Liz says: With two weeks to go before the marathon Richard clocked a 10K PB and looked on track for his sub-3
the thread For the week ending 15 June 2009Hot to trot...Runner Rivalry When you spot another runner ahead of you on a run, do you get the urge to overtake them even if they’re faster than you? Schmoo74 I find that chaps are (generally) more competitive