TRAINING
TRAINING
Half marathon’s are a fun and achievable race for all types of runner to not just enter and finish, but also to test themselves against. Unlike the marathon which requires months of hard effort and intense training from even the most seasoned athletes, you will find that a short but well sustained training block will see you to a good time in the half! Allow us to talk you through some of the do’s and don’t’s of how to train for a half marathon.
Mastering your pace during a half marathon or marathon is a fine art that takes practise in training and discipline on race day. Experienced multi-distance racer and Runners Need Clapham Junction Manager Mark Speed explains how we can train for our target marathon time and maintain pacing:
Our easy-to-follow programme is guaranteed to have you ready to go the distance in under three months
Kick-start your running with our easy-to-follow programme and go from couch potato to race ready in under three months
ASICS Ambassador Luke Gunn is a four-time UK Steeplechase Champion and Commonwealth Fames representative who has competed with elite runners for over a decade. Here, Luke explains how the right running shoes, cross-trainig, and the correct recovery allows him to train harder whilst minimising the risk of injuries.
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If you were watching the London marathon and wishing that you were you running it yourself, then you are certainly not alone. Each year up and down the land, you will hear choruses of ‘definitely next year!’ Well if you haven’t competed in a marathon before, there are many little pieces of useful information that you won’t have even considered that will help you keep that mammoth promise. They can be the difference between finishing and not finishing. There are many myths out there, so it is up to you to discover what suits you. Unfortunately, it’s all a bit trial and error to run the perfect marathon.
Experts from Ronhill, Hilly and Altra give us their top tips on continuing to run through the winter whether you are new to running or a seasoned pro.