. After that, book yourself into a 5K or 10K, start thinking about whether you want to do another marathon on the spring, then get back to training again. – 99%ChimpListen to your body and ease yourself back into it. I've taken it easy these past two weeks
it will transform your running and racing. I now do one day of speedwork, one fast-paced 7-miler, one 10-20 miler and one other run. I felt I haven't been doing enough, but my running is getting better and better all the time. It might be useful to get someone to do
140, but I think if you're an accomplished runner you can do more. – Mitchie MooI'm now 29 weeks pregnant. I've continued to cycle to work every day, and I will be taking part in a 20-mile sponsored walk in Snowdonia in just under two weeks' time. My
lunch hour. The commute is 11 miles each way, and the run 3.2 miles. I cycle with a backpack and use an Eagle Creek trouser/shirt pack thingy. You fold up your trousers and shirt using the supplied flexi board, place your clothes into the packer
think it's to do with endorphins, but I'm not sure what to do about it. Any advice, folks?" – highyYour best answers...1: Cool shower. 2: Good book. 3: Bedroom window open. 4: Ovaltine. 5: Someone special to tuck you in. # 1-4 recommended; # 5 essential
. – fat buddhaSix days before should be fine. Four days before, not so fineI ran my first London Marathon in 2004. My training had been somewhat sporadic and interspersed with the odd binge, not to mention a few fags. On the Wednesday before the marathon
as I only do 12-13 mm! I've been advised to rest, which I will do, but goodness me how long for, the desire to run is driving me nuts! – HalfthewomanAny questions?Got a new poser or problem that you want RW members to answer? Spotted a great question
, so you can change some specifics when reality sets in."Jeff Galloway, former Olympic 10,000m runner11. Come ready to play"Fitness has to be fun. If it is not play, there will be no fitness. Play is the process. Fitness is merely the product
, I knew this sport Id stumbled upon was something I wanted to stick with, says Laura Richardson, of Sleaford in Lincolnshire. 13. Run with faster training partners Sometimes its hard psychologically to be 200 yards behind the fast groups last
came up with this one) but it works for me every time! – katkinTry not to think about itI have found that I can prevent the onset of stitch with two things: 1. Start the run off at a slower pace (perhaps to do with the amount of oxygen you take in?); 2
