Tag: half-marathon

  • How To Find A New Level To Operate At.

    How To Find A New Level To Operate At.

    How do you condition yourself so you’re not found wanting when the pressure increases? In my early 20s, I ran the London Marathon without really knowing how to train properly. I finished in just over 4 hours. Two weeks later, I ran a half marathon in 1 hour 34 minutes, still not really understanding recovery…

  • Marathon Training – Week 4

    Marathon Training – Week 4

    Schorcio When I first thought about attempting an autumn marathon, I was thinking that training in the summer would be fantastic. What a time to be getting fit and building your endurance. Generally, most of my event training has been during the Autumn, Winter and Spring months, and the summer is a time for leisurely…

  • Marathon Training – Week 3

    Marathon Training – Week 3

    Tracking Progress for Marathon Training 1. Set SMART Goals Break down your marathon goal into SMART (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound) milestones: Run 5 km continuously by week 2 Hit 10 km by week 4 Long runs increase by 1–2 km weekly Run a half marathon by week 8–10 2. Use a Training Plan Follow…