Q Im 48 years old, and thanks to the training Ive been doing for my first marathon Ive gone down a dress size and feel great. Im currently running 11-minute miles, and have just run my first marathon, but I really want to know what sort
marathon is to ‘get round’. In the back of my mind I like to think about ‘getting round’ in around five hours. By five hours I mean five hours as recorded on my watch, not the official clock."Training for the Antarctica Marathon..."Eager for a new challenge
If you’ve been training for weeks, you’ll want to make the last workout before your race count. Studies indicate the best way to prepare for a race is to reduce the volume of your running (mileage) while maintaining the intensity. These four
Some training strategies, such as speedwork or tempo runs, seem written in stone – learn the basics, apply them as directed, reap the results. But when you hit a rut, reach a plateau, or just get tired of the same old stuff, it's time
TRAINING: GENERAL | Long runs | Speedwork | Hillwork | Heart rate | TRAINING FOR RACING | Marathon | CROSS-TRAINING | Miscellaneous | CreditsThese are highlights and frequently asked questions from our training forums. They were created by members
Race The Train, Gwynedd - 5th in 15+ votes category If you submitted one of our 14,000 race ratings in 2005, very many thanks indeed. Whether you were unearthing a hidden gem or confirming or disputing the views of dozens of others, your scores
in the 48 hours before the race. Sadly that means no eight-hour tour around the citys great sights on Saturday. You feel sluggish on an easy run Not a problem this is an odd training week for everyone, but your body will click into action on race day. Do
strong mentally." So stop panic-training and take the smart detours around your obstacles.Roadblock: You missed a long runIf you can't get in one – or even a few – of your final long runs, don't panic. "Look back at all the training you have done. Long
.Youre not sure which target to aim for You may have been training better than you expected recently, or conversely consistently missed the time targets for the build-up races in your schedules. Revise your goal using the guidelines printed at the top of your
Everyone should try a training camp a couple of times a year look what it does for Paula Radcliffe! It can give you a huge leap in fitness and a great boost to your morale. It can be two weeks in the mountains, or a week on some sandy beaches
