Whether you want to run a mile without stopping or train for London, it's best to follow a plan that capitalises on what you do best. If endurance is your thing, find a plan that focuses more on mileage and tempo runs and less on interval training

Standfirst: Author: Joe DunbarPics:Issue date: Racing secrets bookletKeywords:uan60-->Training for the mile is something you’ve probably never dreamt of doing, but the change of focus and the variety in the schedule can be fun, and may also yield

!". Crossing the line with a big smile and I punched the air with joy! No tears as I had expected but real elation.This was the cherry on top of my training "cake" as after all the months of hard work there was no way I wasn't going to do it. I finished in 5:43. I

Q I understand that haemoglobin levels increase following a stay at altitude. I am soon off to the Alps for a couple of months and wonder how my training will be affected. Will it make my blood thicken, potentially leading to heart attacks? I know

train harder than is beneficial, and when you're recovering from a break, it's even more important to stay within your limits. Here, an HRM comes into its own, and though there are differences between injury and illness, the same principles apply.If you

Reducing your level of training to improve your race times might seem counter-intuitive but research exists to suggest that in fact, less can sometimes be more. This week’s reader is keen to put this theory into practice - can you help him strike

should train to improve your time. How can I work out what a realistic target should be? achingcalvesA. If you have run a marathon before then that should give you a good starting point and by running races over shorter distances you should get an idea

of this is true. Hills are tough and challenging. They break your rhythm, make it harder to run a fast time and put an immense strain on your body.But hills are good for you and they’re good for your running. Training on hills improves leg-muscle strength

-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 to strengthen your mind

split? icclesuezA. The best strategy for a steady pace through the second half is to run it right in the first half - evenly and at a pace that your training and shorter races indicate is feasible. It's not easy maintaining pace when you are tired