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My 2004 London Marathon
By Banksie on 23/04/2004 12:07:38
How was it for you? - Quotes and pictures from London 04
Time: 3:41My goal was an optimistic 3.30, especially as a calf injury put my peak training into serious decline! However I thought I might at least get under 3.40. Did really well to half way mark. At mile 15 though, the 8 min pacer flock trapped
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The Simpler Sub-80 10-mile plan
By Runner's World on 06/05/2000 13:22:18
A repeatable 2-week build-up to a sub-80 10-mile race
session a week, putting in fast bursts of 150-200m, jogging until recoveredIntroduce one timed run which takes 15-20 minutesMain training phase(Repeat this 2-week cycle over a period of 4-8 weeks) Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat SunWEEK A 5M steady 6M, inc 6 x
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RW's Race-Week Menu
By Runner's World on 18/02/2003 16:06:00
Your guide to race week
No looking back!Welcome to the Runner's World race-week index. Whether you've been training for this all year, or you've just entered tomorrow's race after a drunken bet last night, we're here to do you proud.Frankly, the final week is a time
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Running Made Simple: Gym
By Mark Remy on 18/05/2005 12:53:44
A fifth short cluster of tips on how to keep your running a refuge from life's complexity... and maybe even run better in the process
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
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The Dos and Don'ts of Race Nutrition (Preview)
By Anita Bean on 28/03/2007 18:38:03
Tasty tips and easy recipes to help you plan your perfect race build-up diet (Non-subscriber preview)
Tuna and butter bean salad Arrange 2 handfuls watercress (or other salad leaves) and some chopped peppers on a plate. Spoon 100g tinned tuna on top, breaking it up as you go. Scatter over 100g (approx of a 410g can) butter beans. Pour over 1
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My 2004 London Marathon
By Stinkytrainers on 26/04/2004 10:10:45
How was it for you? - Quotes and pictures from London 04
to the training plan. I think I succeeded because mid way through my training programme I switched from 5 days of running to 4 days running and 1 day crosstraining. This significantly lowered injury and time off.Q: How will you be celebrating? A: By not running
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First but not my last – hopefully
By Helen Wilkinson 6 on 26/04/2012 16:41:01
My odyssey that ended with a medal!
For months the words 'London Marathon' have given me a shiver of fear and excitement. I have never attempted anything this tough in my life. Following the 16-week Runner's World training plan for a sub-5:00 run, I diligently worked my way up to 20
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Be The Best
By Alison Hamlett on 22/06/2004 15:56:45
It's unlikely you'll win every race you enter but you can be a winner every time you race by beating yourself and setting a new PB. Here are nine tips
two or three intervals with five-minute recoveries), or do a continuous 25-minute tempo run at a pace that’s 12-15 seconds per mile slower than your usual 10K race pace. TaperIt’s tempting to think that extra time spent training in the last weeks
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In For The Long Haul: Ironman Training Tips
By on 04/08/2009 11:44:29
There are few events that will test you as much as an Ironman. It's an enormous undertaking, but with the right preparation, and by following the advice from our experts, you can do it
at planning your week," says Alex Frost, an Ironman UK finisher in 2007. There are a many ways to fit training into a busy schedule: one of the most obvious ways is cycling to work. "This is a great way to put in some miles and save time," says Ben Thompson
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My 2005 London Marathon
By Runner's World on 19/04/2005 23:04:37
How was it for you? - Quotes and pictures from London 05
. I was at the front of pen 2 and crossed the line in 7 seconds and was off, ticking off the first mile in 6:40. The early miles were faster than scheduled as it was downhill and I went through halfway in 1:26-something, about a minute ahead of plan
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