I have read several pieces of info on when to do long runs in prep for Half Maras and Full ones. As a keen footie player should I do one after ninety minutes on a Sat or should I wait until the Monday after a rest day. Also is it imperative to have

No marathon training plan I've read goes over 22M. My instincts tell me to race 26.2M I should be able to run further than this. Is there any point/ harm in making your long runs this well, long? Could use some advise before I do myself a mischief

). My dilemma is, how quickly do I increase the distance? I plan to run 9 miles tomorrow, but probably need to increase the distance pretty quickly after that. With only 4 weeks to go before tapering down, how long could my longest run be? I

longer but can't seem to bulid the stamina in my legs. Am I missing something?HELP!!!! Have you been drinking sports drinks (Lucozade or similar) during your long runs? I have found they really help to reduce fatigue in the legs. Having read

I am training for my first half marathon on April 29th. I just completed a 10 mile run on Saturday. My question is should I keep increasing my long run by a mile every weekend until I get to 13 miles? I have been running 25 miles a week now

, and where does one's work, social life, family relationships go in the meantime.Others are obssessed with 'speed'. Run 100 metres in 10.5 seconds, rest, repeat 20 times or until dead.Just a few actually seem sensible, with emphasis each week of:- the long

long runs at all? If so, how long was your longest. You need to get at least one 20 miler in before the marathon. You can always miss out one of your easy runs this week and run you 22... Thanks for your replyive done 3 20milers and one due next sunday

I did a long run today and it took just under three hours. I live in Cyprus and the heat caused me a lot of stress in that I managed to finish my 3 litres of water in my camelback. I did not take any food with me and as such became quite dehyrated

Hi to all fellow runners. Am training hard for the great north run in 2 weeks time. Really enjoying my long runs but a couple of things have come up. I was running with 4 ladies today,the pace was slower than my pace.Therefore it took me 4 miles

on the last 2...would it be best to eat a tad more before?if so what?and how soon before?....the last thing i want is to be throwing up or feeling stuffed!!any help please ( a newish runner)thanks...  I only have a glass of fruit juice before my long runs.  I