If you've ever trained for a longer distance race you might be forgiven for thinking signing up to a 10k with a goal to PB will require a long period of training. Well think again! Four weeks is ...
The six-week Training Plan is for anyone who would like to develop their cycling fitness and is aimed at intermediate riders. If you have been riding regularly - typically getting out more than three ...
Losing fat and building muscle simultaneously is the holy grail for many fitness fans, and although it can be challenging, it ...
One of the best ways to keep motivated and stick with your new-found or rediscovered love of riding is to set a goal. And one of the best ways to hit that goal is to follow a training plan. Depending ...
If you have mastered the 5k and 10k distances – and enjoyed the process of doing so – your natural next step might be tackling the half marathon (exciting!). However, while the distance (21.1k) is ...
Remember when I wrote about how much I hate running? And how I would probably never sign up for a long-distance race again? Well, never say never. I'm officially running the Rock 'n' Roll Half ...
I am stood on a pontoon, wrapped in neoprene and looking like an alien, wondering whether I should question my life choices. This is the beginning of the London Triathlon: my first – and one that I ...
No matter how big your race goals are, it is absolutely possible to achieve them through running just three days a week. In fact, this training model can actually boost your performance if you focus ...
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An 'easy' jog or walk means a 'recovery run'. Keep your heart rate at about 60-70% of the maximum, and go at a pace where you can chat comfortably. For example, "8 x 2 minutes (60 seconds rest)", ...
Hi. Let me introduce myself. I’m a 38-year-old, distinctly part-time runner, but with a decent base of strength and stamina. I’ve tried, but never managed to run 5K in under 20 minutes. There is, of ...
If you want to add a race to your annual 2026 goals, building a solid running base is the best place to start. For new runners, those coming back to running after a break, or those who want to ...