the miles in. Why train on a treadmill? The humble treadie can come in very handy for a huge range of runners. Personal trainer Liz Fulford (www.fitnesstrainingspecialists.co.uk) says, "A lot of women worry
"I recently found out that I'm pregnant, and have 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
others. The 13 veterans among those 21 runners improved on their most recent times by almost 20 minutes. Even more remarkably, they did so with a daring new marathon-training programme from Furman University in Greenville, South Carolina. Daring because
Chances are you wear a heart-rate monitor on the bike and run but rarely in the pool. So how do you know you're training at the right intensity? One alternative to using a monitor is to measure the intensity of your training using your rate
Join the pack on a training campWhether you're in training for a big race, keen to accelerate out of a frustrating plateau, or just fed up with the infamous British weather, a training camp could put the spark back into your running. Most training
Q. I'm pressed for time. Is there anything I can do to develop enough endurance for a three-hour ride when I only have one hour to spare for training sessions?A. Training specificity is extremely important, so limiting your endurance training isn
Runners are a busy bunch. Too often, we push back our speed, fitness or weight-loss goals when life gets in the way. The focused workouts over the following pages are designed to make you faster, stronger and fitter - in however many minutes you can spare.The busy runner's guide ...
This week's problem may sound extreme, but it's one that many enthusiastic runners or marathon trainees can relate to. In short, how much training is too much? And when you feel you're overdoing it, do you really have to stop completely for a bit
You've probably made a New Year's resolution to improve your training and set a personal best this year. But you might be wondering what exactly it is you have to do to achieve that elusive best time. Sure, you can increase your training, spend more
the best thing that can happen, because nobody takes the rest periods that they're supposed to," says coach and personal trainer Michelle Grainger (www.athleticexcellence.net). If you've neglected training, do this for a fast comeback.Check the time
