telling me that tightness of the calf can be an affect of some other muscular issue. But I am unsure of this, and why only one leg is affected, and only during speedwork. I'm sure there must be stretches that I can do, but then should I do a higher ratio
I'm following the Runners World training schedule for the autumn half-marathons - I'm doing the Windsor one on 29/09. I'm managing to do most of the training sessions and have done all the speedwork, but I still find that I need longer to recover
Hi guysI am well into GNR training now and so far so good - feeling a bit weary this morning but I think that is down to yesterdays speedwork session - hence the questions!!1) I cannot push myself or estimate speed very well on the road so feel I
in speedwork.My own opinion is because im not an experienced runner the race day i/e nervousness and the fact that you run beyond yourself may contribute to this problem. Its like shocking your body.Does anyone else suffer from this and if so how do you cope
Hi,I'm using the FIRST training system to prepare for a trail marathon (with lots of climbs). I've been mainly doing my long runs offroad, and my tempo and speedwork onroad (or on flat trails). I was wondering if I should substitute some hill
After being ill 8 weeks ago I missed 3 weeks training with a chest infection. Since then I have had 1 moderate week @ 50 miles and 4 good weeks @ 65-70 miles including speedwork.On my first race for 2 1/2 months yesterday I was a good minute slower
Even though my orthotics are working, I think it may still be a few weeks before im capable of doing some intense speedwork. So instead of just plodding away at base pace all the time would the best way of increasing aerobic endurance (fitness
is whether there is any benefit in me swapping out one of my run for a speedwork session? I plan to run a Parkrun about once every 3 weeks at a decent effort, as a means of keeping my legs used to turning over at a faster pace, but other than that I
? Many thanks Freddy,To determine the best answer, I would need to know what you are training for.I would suggest that you consider doing speedwork for your Saturday session or that you alternate a speed session with a long run every other Sunday
