Run strong

Weightlifting is important, but cardio is the workout ingredient you should never be without. Try personal trainer Nicky McBurney’s kit-free session to raise your pulse at home

This strength training programme will help you build muscle and explosive power to push you towards your goal. It will also help you stay injury-free and maintain good form throughout your run on race

Expand your aerobic engine with the help of The Movement Blueprint’s Harvey Lawton

WISDOM FOR OLDER RUNNERS FROM A TRUE MASTER

Refusal to deviate from your favourite training format puts you at risk of improvements stalling

Whatever the distance, running requires dedication. It’s about discipline and digging deep, passion and pushing boundaries. But it’s also about feeling good. Running can liberate you from a sluggish body and even inject youthfulness into old age. And regardless of your level or experience, you can always learn more…