, the marathon seems nothing. However, you have to respect your body and allow it to get used to the idea gradually. Best of luck!—Bruce Tulloh, who took just 65 days to run across the USA in 1969

course; Friday – rest; Saturday – speed session as above.When you come to the marathon training, follow the RUNNER’S WORLD Get-You-Round programme, with the emphasis on a long run every weekend.—Bruce Tulloh, RW Coaching Editor

practise this beforehand to find out how much is good for you. I’m sure you’ll find it less of a problem the second time round.—Bruce Tulloh, RW Coaching Editor

, should certainly be enough at this stage. — Bruce Tulloh, RW Coaching Editor

Standfirst: Author: Bruce TullohPics:Issue date: nov98 /panelKeywords:--Target Time: sub-60 mins or below. Mileage: 50-70 per weekThe week’s total is usually over 50 miles, but an extra 4-mile run, four mornings a week, will bring it up to 70

Standfirst: Author: Bruce TullohPics:Issue date: nov98 /panelKeywords:--Target time: 70 minutes plus. Mileage: 30-35 per week (3 weekdays plus weekends)If you’re planning to be slower than 80 minutes, follow these schedules at your own pace.Week One

Standfirst: Author: Bruce TullohPics:Issue date: nov98 /panelKeywords:--Target time: 60-70 minutes Mileage: 40-45 per weekWeek OneMon 4 miles easyTue 5 miles easy fartlekWed 4-5 miles steadyThu 10 mins easy, 10 mins THR, 10 mins steadyFri Rest

Standfirst: 10-mile race brings out all the attributes of the distance runner. Follow our training programme and you could be hitting your target time in eight weeksAuthor: Bruce TullohPics:Issue date: nov98Keywords:uan95--Because running a good 10

These schedules run for 10 weeks and cover three broad bands of runners. Band one: Sub-1:25This band covers serious athletes. The schedule will take you up to over 50 miles a week, which is about as much training as is compatible with a lifestyle that involves a job and a family....

's World for 10 years and took over the marathon schedules when Bruce Tulloh retired from doing them. He has run around 60 marathons (26 Londons) has a PB of 2:29 (26 years ago!) but five of the last six marathons have been in 2:42 to 2:46 range. He's also