Q Each week I do two, one-hour gym sessions where I lift weights and then run around 5K on the treadmill. How can I make the best use of my time on the treadmill? A Assuming that you are well warmed-up from your gym work; you should try to get
course; Friday rest; Saturday speed session as above.When you come to the marathon training, follow the RUNNERS WORLD Get-You-Round programme, with the emphasis on a long run every weekend.Bruce Tulloh, RW Coaching Editor
, circuit training, flexibility work, plus some fast running on the treadmill. Oxygen intake sessions and/or hill training outdoors.March-May: Start to phase out some of the gym work and replace it with a combination of sprint drills and short, fast running
.After each session walk for five minutes to cool down and stretch gently for another five minutes. Don’t worry about speed or distance, time on your feet is your only concern. 3. How to... Start running after 40There is nothing unusual about taking up running
