Im doing my third Marathon in October (Venice)-ive heard all the jokes thanx!!In the previous two i increased my traing as i got nearer the marathon i.e.training programme. short and differing training and long run at the weekend, building up
as they seek new challenges. If you don't know it already you will soon. Running is an elixir for long life. It wards off illness and disease, promotes virility, boosts your immune system and reduces the risk of cancer and heart attack, but how do you make sure
The emotions you go through on an 18 mile training run are very unique when you start you know its going to be a long slog when your in your groove 4-5 miles in joy takes over when you get to the 11th mile discouragement and tiredness come
Could anyone give me some advice about how to plan my long runs please. I have been following a training plan for afew weeks now but only in the gym.What is the easiest way to plan the route? where i live is very hilly, does this matter? Does anyone
I don't suppose anyone has lengthy safe routes in and around T Wells do they, I've run Bewl to death and I'm looking for 17/18 milers this weekend and next in prep for Berlin.Alternativley, any long run events this weekend, I can't see any
Hi,I am training for the marathon and my longest run so far is 16.3 miles which I ran on 26th Feb. As I have been working in the US for the past 2 weekends I havent managed any long runs, just shorter ones and cross training. This weekend I am
I run around 8/9 miles a night, 5 days a week. i run around 5.30/6min mile pace. how far should be my long run be at the weekend? my aim is to do a half marathron next year. any help or advice welcome. Build up to around 15miles, but make you sure
As I've got shin splints, I'm alternating my weekend long runs for long swims. The cardio and difference in breathing technique used for swimming is helping me with my overall fitness, but I'm not sure how long I should be swimming for? I usually go
will it be hard to get back to the mileage I am doing? Is it wise to run 18-20 miles every Sunday? SJ - I'd do 18-20 every 3 weeks maximum at the moment. Do 12-15 inbetween. You're building an excellent base though. FF's advice seems about right. How long does