When you run, there is one guarantee: you’ll have triumphs and setbacks – and the latter can quash motivation.” Wise words from sports psychologist Paul Russell, but a decent training diary can make a big difference. It’s where you can commit
Q. I’m planning to train for some single-discipline events over the winter. Should I carry on training in the other two disciplines or reduce my training in those areas? Do most triathletes dial back the swimming in winter?A. Well done on having a
2000. He also represented Great Britain in eight duathlon and triathlon age-group World Championships, and came seventh in the 2006 World Duathlon Championships.These plans assume a good level of fitness and a determination to persevere even when
him to run while admiring them. Ive come to call it the Flower Power training sequence.His plan was simple: to run from garden to garden; when you ran, you ran with intensity; when you looked at the gardens, you looked with intensity. We followed
of a calf injury, has already started planning for next year’s race. “I enjoyed every minute of it and would love to do it again in a faster time. I thought it would be a struggle, but it was easier than I expected.” Having cut down her training
is a great way to approach training, but you'll have to incorporate some planning if you are aiming for a half-marathon. As long as you get the long runs in, and mix it up with some shorter/faster/hillier stuff you will be fine. Listening to your legs
who need to build up the distance should follow the Beginner Plan. Regular runners who've never raced a 5K can try the Intermediate PlanBEGINNER PLAN by Jeff Galloway Week Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday 1 WALK/XT 20 min or day
of the intermediate and advanced training plans you should still be able to get a few words out, even if they're just "how… much… further...?"Q. What if I get bored? A. You won't! Going for a run or a walk means setting aside time for yourself – you can go with a
minutes without stopping; swim 500m without stopping; cycle at an easy pace for 45 minutes.OLYMPIC PLAN Run for 45 minutes without stopping; swim 800m without stopping; cycle at an easy pace for 60 minutes.Pre-Training Programme For BeginnersWEEKS 1 AND 2
realised I needed a target, a tangible goal to aim for. Once I’d picked a goal race, I started to follow a schedule and added structure to my training. Every session had a reason behind it. Surprisingly, I found that running to a plan was really enjoyable
