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

their slow brothers in action. And as you progress from moderate to maximum muscle force (think sprinting), fast-twitch type IIb fibres are called upon. If you're a distance runner, you may think you only need to train those slow, endurance-oriented fibres

to create a star shape. As you land, bend your knees until your hands can touch the floor on either side of your feet. Do one or two sets of eight to 12 reps. Track your progressKeep a training log and you'll almost certainly become a better triathlete

Want to find your perfect tempo and give your running a boost? Just dig out your MP3 player. Music can cut your perceived exertion by up to 10 per cent, Brunel University research has found. Effective training tracks have strong rhythms and a

with 30 seconds rest> 5 x 1 minute cadence of 100 with 30 seconds restIt may seem counterintuitive to slow down in the short term, but the simple truth is that base training fitness must be maintained if you want to make real progress with higher intensity

no idea how I should adapt my training. I love running and average 35-40 miles a week. I've trawled the web for advice, but I still feel confused about whether it's safe to continue. I definitely don’t want to give up!"– Tracy AldersonMinks says:"I’m now

recovery runs for example).Get GoingThis is how periodised training (mesocycles) looks in progress:Phase 1: Stay slow Your base phase develops endurance, the foundation of any distance-running plan. Building a decent aerobic base means you'll be ready

to get the balance right between them. These training schedules – for people aiming for the Olympic distance race – do just that. These schedules run for 8-12 weeks, depending on your ability. Beginners – This programme is very simple and progressive

through it?Running through bunions without podiatric modifications is possible, though you will probably feel some pain, which is likely to progress over the years.Recovery timeAfter surgery, you should be able to begin light training after six to eight

Time to work out a training schedule. The triathlon is now 8 weeks away. That's more than enough time to give me a fighting chance of running a sub 20-minute 5K. I'm booked into the Standard Chartered Great City Race, which takes place 4 weeks