in the morning; it's not fast enough'. In reality, the ability to be a world-class marathon runner does in part depend on being able to absorb the training over two or three years. I don't know of any elite marathon runner who doesn't average around 100 miles a
Over a period of 16 weeks, longstanding club coach and veteran marathon runner Steve Smythe coached four RW members live on the forums, as they prepared for the Flora London Marathon.Representative of a mix of running backgrounds and lifestyle
their bodies a chance to recover.Remember, a training schedule is built on the assumption that you aren't experiencing any unusual pain before, during or after the run. If pain or fatigue does strike, don't hesitate to modify your work-outs.Branch outRunners
"Look on a training diary as a coach, conscience and friend," says Steve Smythe, a runner and coach who's been writing down every run he completes since 1976. He's recognised that keeping tabs on his training is a great way to make the most of his
to first-time racers.Follow a programme Whether you’re hoping to walk or run, or plan to do a bit of both, a training programme – even a very basic one – will make the world of difference . Why? Two reasons. One is that you'll never have to wonder whether
Hard Training Q&AsTRAINING GENERAL• Do I need to take an "easy week" when my average mileage isn’t that high? • Should you try and break through ‘the wall’ in training? • Is it just the cold weather, or am I getting fitter? • How do I overcome
When Runner's World readers were asked to list their essential kit last year, heart-rate monitors came out on top. Unfortunately for the female runner, using a heart-rate monitor is usually an uncomfortable experience, requiring 10 minutes before
-to-five scale. This lets you know whether you need to speed up or slow down. It also features Suunto Coach which uses your training heart rates to monitor your progress and recommends five days worth of workouts. It’s a monitor aimed at runners who really like
