my first marathon. I'd rather continue as I am if poss, as the thought of running up hills doesn't appeal. Hi SteveLike you I'd been wondering what level of runs, hillwork etc to be doing in preperation for FLM. I was reading a running book last
at the moment and this will be marathon number 13 (oooer). Looking forward to lots and lots of hill-work in the next couple of months :-) Anyone doing this next year i am seriously thinking about doing it.
that it is 100% dependent on how people slow at the end. If the hillwork/speedwork has been done (note to myself: try doing some of this for once!), then the last few miles don't take so long. Splints, I agree. Whatever time I run the first 20 miles in [usually
hills!!actually it was fun in a perverse kind of way!bet I notice it tomorrow!Can't have been any more than 4 miles max though as it was continual hillwork on the ridgeway (berkshire downs) at comptonthen i played catch the model plane for my dad and 5yr
by my standards - won't be breaking any records but feeling pretty good. I thought perhaps a three mile run every couple of days, a bit of hillwork and some swimming. Any ideas gratefully received.ThanksSideshowbohb From my experience it's hard
of hillwork and get strengthening those quads as much as possible I'd say, mine are just about beginning to function again three days later and that was only doing the half and taking it gently! I'd love to do this. I think the sense of achievement would
in April and Stockholm in June... may fit in the 20K.I also did Amsterdam 1/2 last October... fab event. I guess I'll need to do some hill-work then! :)I've signed up for only 2 half's so far this year, will do Brussels, and also signed up for Windsor. I
then it might be better to start on one where the mileage was a bit lower, or to replace some sessions with crosstraining.'Essentials' like cross training, speedwork, hillwork etc are really added frills to boost performance for people who are already to a high
the trainers on.I agree with Happycat; all my runs have a purpose. 'Enjoying a run' is a purpose I think many of us forget about. robin - I run 4 times a week, and I have a "vague plan" to do:Long RunTempo RunSpeedwork/Hillwork"Joy" Run (off-the watch jog
in no time! Goldfinch, there is no doubt at all that it's harder to train on hills than on the flat! That's why hillwork is a separate component in more advanced training programmes. So if you're just starting out, and have a choice, go for the flat. Two
