It's an all too common story: runner sets achievable goals; runner puts in the necessary physical training to meet goals; runner falls short on race day. So, what's the problem? Could it be that you're spending too much time becoming a stronger
You may have a will of iron and the self-belief of a firewalker, but you'll still have those odd days (or weeks, or months) when your motivation takes a walk.Is it because the marathon is now over, leaving you nothing to aim for? Is it that you
it on tape – fast-forward through the ads, and free up enough time for a decent little run.13 Goal for it. Too many runners think too far ahead – a six-month or year-long plan – when laying out their training. "But that vision can be lost pretty quickly when
plans to concentrate more on taking on 17 to 20-year-olds, the age at which runners are most likely to leave athletics, either through low confidence or social pressure."Ultimately the underlying motivation for me to do all this is to keep young people
’ve never done a marathon so I don’t know. The second half will be…tough. So what’s your training been like? The marathon is 14 weeks from tomorrow, so… Oh, damn. Wow.Are you training within a 16-week plan? No. We wanted to, but the travel schedule
at all. Perhaps your training just isn’t where it should be, but you’re not sure what to do about it. The good news is that there’s no need to make any radical changes. With the right ‘tweaks’, you can nip and tuck your way to better running. The trick
't want to be part of a club where runners don't want to get involved in the dirty work, the same applies. 10 Golden Training Rules of Top Club Coaches Plan ahead Always make sure you know in advance what your training schedule's going
reminder of your commitment come morning. Do it immediately after work. A run can help shake out job stress and serve as a relaxing end to the day. But beware of motivation sappers, such as the couch and the television. Instead of stopping at home
experiences and accounts of unforgettable runs on clear, fresh mornings. You can read the winning entry here – and here's a look at some of the best of the rest...Carly Peart finds herself agreeing to running a 10K with a friend and enjoying the training, but
