Q I’m training for the Flora London Marathon and as well as following the RW schedules, I’m cross-training with weights. For legs, does lifting count as a heavy day, an easy day, or something completely different? I keep the weight relatively low

Q In the last 18 months, I’ve run three marathons. As a result, though, my times have gone backwards for 10K and half-marathon. I thought that all the training I’ve been doing would make me faster – what am I doing wrong?A Firstly, you need to ask

Q. I struggle to find the energy to train after work. How can I get the most out of after-work sessions?A. It can be hard to find a balance between work and an active lifestyle. In my experience, the key is training in a time-efficient manner. A two

're strong enough to cope with the training. Working at least one strength training session into your weekly schedule pays real dividends, in terms of improved performance, greater endurance and faster overall speed - but it also ensures that you'll spend

How to get started "The winter months are for base training. When the weather is bad, just keep reminding yourself of this. It's always important to have goals to drive you through the tough times." - Michelle Dillon "Try to train with other

with your eyes closed," says Robert Burton, a runner and psychiatry professor. Training your brain to help you run better isn't difficult, it just takes a little practice. So to help you, we've come up with 10 mental strategies for solving the most common

pleasures of running. And they might even make you a better, faster runner. TrainingGet in syncIf your schedule allows it, run at the same time each day. If you have to decide when to fit your run in every day, you waste valuable time and energy. Cross

hard-earned tick next to 'goal' in your training diary. Brain trainingAs you become more experienced and begin to get an idea of your potential,    you may start wondering if it might be worth complementing your physical training with exercises

When you go on holiday, you'll no doubt want to take your training with you. After all, you are off to enjoy yourself. However, this will often mean running in conditions that can affect your heart rate quite dramatically, both at rest

– so you must do some research on the course.Core Values With three disciplines to train for, the idea of adding core stability work to your training regime may fill you with dread, but strength and conditioning play a key part in Ironman training. Your