variations etc. There is also some calorie counting feature, but I've never bothered with it. – Man In BlackI don't see the need for all these hi-tech solutions. Since men take about 10 seconds to run 100m and women take about 11 seconds, then all you have
the shortest cool-down that does the proper job (10-15min) rather than doing a long cool-down for the sake of a few more easy miles. However (remembering the earlier "if"), the only time I'd be concerned enough about retaining activation patterns to even
, and the 4x15 were fitted around commuting – running to and from the train station twice a week. I think all the talk about 'mental toughness' is a bit of snake oil. Ultras aren't that hard. Running 100 miles slowly is much, much easier than running 26.2
, and find what they like.You're well known for your 100-plus-mile weekly training schedule each week. How do you find time to sleep?(Chris Leigh 3)I sleep a lot! I get 10 hours or so at night, and another two in the afternoon between 2 and 4 o'clock. I
was hooked instantly and have been wearing them full-time since. – VelociraptorI eventually caved in and got daily disposable contact lenses. This was after (1) a 10K race chosen solely because it was in an area I knew from years back, and wanted to see again
comfortable under your belt as your first goal – easily reached goals are the way to go. Start off with 10 mins now, do that for a couple of weeks, than add 1 or 2 mins (or whatever you reckon) a week. You'll improve in leaps and bounds, way faster than you
and targets, and enter events? How do you help a 12-year-old through the low times and disappointment?"– Raymond McMillan (by email)Your best answersMake it an enjoyable family activityMy two daughters aged 11 and 14 have come running with me – just light
