Q Three weeks into a retirement (after 32 years of shift work) that I hoped would see my return to serious competitive running, my plans have been thwarted. Ive become incredibly heavy legged when I run. A blood test has shown that Ive a high
For an athlete accustomed to exercising outdoors, health clubs and gyms can be mystifying. Follow these three basic tips from exercise scientist Len Kravitz and you'll find that the gym becomes a home from home.Go in with a plan"A lot of people
the road for a team long run – and then take a progress check and refine all five Paris Marathon contenders’ training plans.Read on and you, too, can take that elite expertise into this crucial stage of your spring marathon training. We reveal expertise
race-day nutrition and hydration planning and even put it down on paper. This plan may evolve slightly over the next two weeks as Richard continues to refine his practice with gels and fluid intake during training. It is a great example to everyone
into high mileage marathon training shouldn't be a problem if you're fit and healthy. If your 50-mile weeks comprised mainly road running, it may be better to concentrate on off-road runs, with perhaps a cross-country race planned in over the next four
, low-fat yoghurt, fruit, nuts, fresh vegetables, etc. Take your pick. Second, put something inspirational on the outside of the fridge: a picture of you and friends at a race, a training plan, a great quote.Schedule itYou've got your office calendar
, swimming, and weight lifting are great most of the year, as part of low-key training months when your main goals are general fitness and injury prevention, but the heavy training month before a big race needs to be a month of living a little dangerously
2012 with a time of 2.06Coach: Sam MurphyTraining schedule: See Mel's training plan here.Strengths: "I’m stubborn and wont give up!"Weaknesses: "I’m stubborn and wont give up!"About me: "I am full of motivation and enthusiasm! Anything can be achieved
by periodisation. Plan your year so that your training peaks a couple of times for your key races, but goes right down in between. – SnapstingetSee your GP – and this month's RWYou say you've been feeling more tired of late, and the infections occurred after big
you can be your own team of experts.RUNNING COACHGo bespoke Treat your training programme like your mobile phone contract – set yourself up with a plan that suits your specific needs and you'll reap the rewards. Look at several different plans, work
