-twitch and slow-twitch, but there are also intermediate fibres which are affected by training. Sebastian Coe can move down to being a sub-47-second 400m runner or up to being a sub-50-minutes 10-miler. Rod Dixon moved up from being a world-class 1500m runner
pull them on to clean the oven or wash the car, we're inspired to dig out the training diary that records our best ever marathon performance, or gives us clues as to why we dropped out of a 10K, and use the valuable racing lessons our old tops provide
workouts that will ultimately make you a stronger runner and faster racer. As a general rule, you need at least one easy recovery run after every hard session you do.Fast FixesTo rein yourself in on easy runs, wear a heart-rate monitor on all recovery days
of endurance programme, based on long, hard runs has been popularised in the last several years by marathon world record holder Khalid Khannouchi. Khannouchi does ferocious long runs – so fast and sustained that he gets nervous for several days before them
' the next day."John Campbell, former World veteran marathon record holder 17. Keep it in proportion"If you run 30 miles a week, then about seven of those or approximately one-quarter should be quality miles. Quality miles will boost your aerobic
? When Einstein runners finish a session, they don't write essays or poems. They record their numbers. How far did I run today? What was the temperature and humidity? My pre- and post-run weight? My average and maximum heart rate? Mission impossible
:40:04, still the Hawaii record, after first swimming 2.4 miles and then cycling 112 miles.Always a strong runner, Allen had a lightbulb moment one year at the Cherry Blossom 10-Mile in Washington, D.C. in the USA. He was warming up, doing some strides, when he
, reduced access to land and the problem of litter led to their demise, and the races we see today began to grow in popularity. The earliest records show that cross-country running began in the mid 19th century. Before long, clubs were being formed and races
threads, our marathon experts are appearing in podcasts, technique videos and webchats - all with the aim of seeing you achieve your best ever marathon.Throughout their marathon training, the five members of the Target 26.2 team are recording all
I’ve never been an outstanding runner. I’m not listed in any record books. I don’t have any trophies or international vests gathering dust in my home. In fact, I would struggle to be classed even as a good runner. If I were looking for an adjective
