Q. In my time as a runner, I’ve run seven marathons, and now I want to train for an ultra-distance trail run of 50K (just over 30 miles). How should I modify my marathon training to prepare for the longer race?A Assuming that your seven marathons

www.andrewheadingphotography.comThere are plenty of fit, accomplished runners who think that ultra-marathons (races beyond marathon distance) are something ‘other people’ do. Thirty-nine-year-old Jane Riley was one such runner, until the beginning

can follow a conventional marathon training schedule, trying to run 60-80 miles a week. This should be preceded by an autumn programme of 50-60 miles a week, taking in some half-marathons and maybe a marathon. Because your goal is an ultra

. Heavily cushioned treads, which have traditionally dominated the running-shoe market, don't allow for such an experience, the barefooters contend. "Sure," says McDougall, himself an ultra marathoner. "I'll throw on a minimal shoe, but when I want to get

to lessen that impact. Heavily cushioned treads, which have traditionally dominated the running-shoe market, don't allow for such an experience, the barefooters contend. "Sure," says McDougall, himself an ultra marathoner. "I'll throw on a minimal shoe

typical marathon programme.MacKenzie developed CFE while training for Ironman and ultra marathon events. Following long, slow distance (LSD) training while preparing for an Ironman, he experienced knee problems and plantar fasciitis. So he tried something

Dean Karnazes on a typically epic training runWhat is Dean Karnazes made of? When the US ultra-marathoner announced his plan to run 50 marathons through 50 American states in 50 days, people thought he was either superhuman or insane. Mainly

an ultra-marathon?(Duncan Sadler)No! A marathon's far enough. It's the perfect distance for me, I wouldn't go further. Mind you, I said that before I moved up to marathons...Paula and friends limber up in Regent's ParkWhat cross training do you do

This week's questioner loves his running and loves his beer. But do they mix?"How much harm will a skinful of ale a week before a marathon do me? I'm running my first full marathon of the year on Sunday 29 April, six days after St George's Day. St

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