Push the tempo

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…

COACHING TIPS TO HELP YOU RAISE YOUR RUNNING GAME

Stuck for time? Try this run-focused session which blends elements of running with run-specific exercises to boost strength and cardio fitness

T he half marathon is a great distance. It’s long enough to test you but doesn’t require the extra training demands of a full marathon. Half marathons are perfect for pushing a few boundaries, to run

Despite decades of scientific research, getting fit on the bike still hinges on old-fashioned hard work. Are we looking for complexity where the answers remain simple, asks James Shrubsall