Most runners want to keep track of their pace. It’s how we measure many sessions. So what happens to your overall pace when you combine running and walking? You slow down, obviously. But not as much as you might think.The following table shows per

This week's reader completed the London Marathon using a run/walk strategy – but she now wants to cut out the walks altogether, and it's not proving too easy. Can you offer any advice? "I'm getting really annoyed with myself. I trained for FLM using

Q I’m 45, and can no longer train at the levels I used to. Recently I’ve tried the run/walk method. However, I can’t get past the ‘guilt’ I feel when I’m walking in a marathon. Any suggestions?A I understand the psychological barrier

WEEK ONE Mon Rest Tue Run 1 min, walk 1 min. Do 10 times Wed Rest Thu Run 2 mins, walk 4 mins. Do 5 times Fri Rest Sat Rest Sun Run 2 mins, walk 4 mins. Do 5 times WEEK TWOMon Rest Tue Run 3 mins, walk 3 mins. Do 4 times Wed Rest

was tripped by another runner. I came to a sudden halt and when I went to run again I couldn't. I had unbearable pain at the side of my knees and thighs - I could only walk.  I managed to get to the nearest St. John's Ambulance post where they bandaged ice

.Sub-2:30 (race pace: sub-11:26 per mile)Target times: 2:15 to 2:30. This is an ideal first-timer’s schedule, and combines running and walking. If you run already, you might be capable of either a sub-1:05 10K, a sub-1:55 10-miler or a sub-6:00 marathon

of ‘pain is my friend’ ethic – that we’re sworn to uphold.Now, about that secret. I wouldn’t want anyone to think I’ve gone soft or anything but... um, this is hard to get out... I often take walking breaks during my daily runs.There, that feels much better

this simple run-walk programme which will gradually ease you towards the goal. A few things to bear in mind:Allow at least a day between runs when you begin.If in doubt, slow down. You should be able to hold a conversation while you run. Respecting your body

run a week. For now, your weekly pattern should be: Sunday – step aerobics plus a four-mile walk or jog; Monday – rest; Tuesday – a 30 to 40-minute run on the road or a treadmill; Wednesday – step aerobics; Thursday – a 30-minute run over a hilly

in order to impress people they don’t know. Most of us don’t have much experience with getting real.What does getting real mean to you? What does getting real have to do with losing weight, getting fit, walking, running, and feeling better? It has