Standfirst: First person success stories in trainingAuthor:Pics:Issue date: Feb-May01 / xref Ultimate schedsKeywords: --How I Overcame... Self-DoubtName: Nicola WrightAge: 32Occupation: Advertising assistantLives: St Albans, Hertfordshire

is simply to postpone your marathon – there's no way you'll be able to do yourself justice. If you've missed two or three weeks, at least you still have time to build up to your longest training runs, which are a key to race-day success. When you return

morning meal: the fat-phobic suggest skipping it until after your session; those planning a long session fuel up like builders; and those close to a race search for the perfect winning fuel.Whatever you're doing the idea is to keep your muscles

when you should be easing off: a three-week taper will leave you in the best possible shape to run the race you want, and enjoy it.Marathon strides: Five next stepsSchedules and more; your complete training partner – our Big Marathon Index

No matter what your race distance, speedwork will help you run more strongly and easily. It’s good to do both long and short speed sessions, though it’s worth adjusting the bias of your sessions towards the particular race you’re training for. Here

Standfirst: In-depth one-month mile trainingAuthor: Sean Fishpool and Steve SmythePics:Issue date: aug01Keywords:--What better way to celebrate summer than to shrug off long mileage and concentrate on pure running pleasure for a month? Picture this

sessions to prepare for the race. If you’re a relative newcomer, it should allow you to learn to run with a degree of efficiency and economy. Regular runners can use the fortnight to fine-tune their existing fitness and practice running at 10K pace

sessions to prepare for the race. If you’re a relative newcomer, it should allow you to learn to run with a degree of efficiency and economy. Regular runners can use the fortnight to fine-tune their existing fitness and practice running at 10K pace

Standfirst:Author:Pics:Issue date: racing secrets bookletKeywords: Article type: scheduleuan108--   Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Week 1 15 minutes jogging. You’re allowed to stop and walk, but this doesn’t count as part ofthe

here: one for runners who can spare three days a week to train; one for five days a week; and one for six or seven days a week. Each option loosely relates to a range of target 10K times, and these are shown at the top of each schedule. The most basic