Hi guys was just wondering what peoples thoughts are on speedwork during marathon training? I am currently training for the loch ness marathon in october and do both a tempo run and a set of 6 100m hill sprints but have noticed while browsing

I've been reading through the advice given in this thread here , particularly in relation to the discussions about speedwork/distance running and I have my own similiar query.I'm currently training for my 1st half using the smart coach training plan

...Is there something about speedwork that affects ability to count? Or am I just thick with numbers? Naah its your brain closing down as you're stressing it too much ! ;-)When I'm doing reps on my Turbo trainer on the bike, I have pennies on a shelf that I move over

speedwork sounds a good plan..interval sessions such as 5 x mile are good for 10k's.More of both never does any harm!! I have been!, but it has left me wondering just how much faster can I get- its like a drug isn't it?Thanks for the advice Stu.  I can see

Some advice please. I have been running for a couple of years, although I had time off due to having a baby last year. All of my training has been easy runs, increasing mileage/time. I now want to introduce speed work as constantly going on long runs is becoming boring and I woul...

We've just published a short, unthreatening guide to speedwork (see the link above).What would you tell a newcomer about speedwork if you only had 60 seconds?And - do you have a success story to share to make the effort worthwhile? For instance, I

Speedwork is the single most effective way to move your running up a gear, once you've been training for half an hour three or four times a week for a month or two.It helps you to run smoother, faster, stronger and with less effort - not just

to include some speedwork. Really like the sound of fartlek but don't want to undo all the good work I have done with my <70% business. Aaaagh. Am definitely a plodder (13.5 min miles), but know that I can go faster but not at 70%, what should I do

When training for a half marathon what speedwork sessions would you recommend do if you do not have access to a athletics track? I like doing something like 6x 1 mile or .5/1.0/2.0/1.0/.5 miles repeats. I don't use a track, but luckily there's a

the night before and on the morning of the event, and so on. Then check off each one before you leave for the race.SpeedworkUse an '800' number Yes, even a task as daunting as marathon training can't be simplified by doing Yasso 800s (a regime developed