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Workouts and Expert Tips to Help You Crush Your Cross Country Training

Article added September 9, 2020 Categories Beginners Training, Featured Beginners, Race Training
Written By: JOE RUBIO

Top coaches explain the key elements of proper race prep and strategies for success. One of the most beautiful aspects of cross-country running is that it’s not just you against the competition and yourself; it’s also you versus Mother Nature. Which means you need specific cross-country training to be successful. Running over a variety of surfaces—from dirt […]

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How to run your perfect 10K

Article added August 31, 2020 Categories Featured Training, Race Training, Training
Written By: SEAN FISHPOOL

Your best-possible 10K – from a four week plan to an eight-week-plus schedule, with all your questions answered It’s no surprise that the 10K is by far the country’s most popular type of race. To say it’s a versatile distance is an under-statement. Take a cross-section of any 10K field and you’ll find a variety […]

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RW’s 8-week 10K training plan, running 3 days a week

Article added August 31, 2020 Categories Featured Training, Race Training, Training
Written By: SEAN FISHPOOL

Tried and trusted; a basic 8 weeks to a 10K race You can really see your 10K fitness rocket over a preparation period of eight weeks. As with the four-week schedules, it’s important that you’re flexible in your approach. If the 10K is your single focus for the season and you’re willing to do everything you can […]

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How to run your own virtual marathon (sensibly)

Article added August 17, 2020 Categories Featured Training, Motivation, Race Training
Written By: THE RUNNER'S WORLD EDITORS

The spread of coronavirus is leading to the cancellation of many big-city marathons, but that doesn’t mean your training is in vain. With the news that the London Marathon will be going ahead as an elite-only race this year along with many others that have been cancelled, it’s easy to feel disappointed or unmotivated at having […]

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