Hi Simon - Heart Rate Zone training might be the answer for you. I suppose, firstly, are you using a chest strap to monitor your heart or is it on your watch? Chest straps are far more accurate, wher… (View Post)
Hi Dan and welcome to the forum. Good luck with the marathon training and very wise to give yourself as much time as possible. As a former footballer myself I know there is a big difference between t… (View Post)
Reminds me of the Beachy Head marathon and 10K. The first 1km is all uphill with the first 100m or so virtually a rope and crampon job. You generally can't run, even if you want to, as there's too ma… (View Post)
Have you considered introducing some hill running in your training plan? Something like a Kenyan hills session every other week might be an idea. I find they really do help on the hills and give you … (View Post)
Agree with the above Jack1991, we all have them and there doesn't seem to be any rhyme or reason why, just on the day it's not quite there. Could well be tiredness, carrying a bit of a bug, going out… (View Post)