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Running Training Advice

At Run and Become, we are all running enthusiasts. In these pages we will share running tips that we have collected over the years.

5 Simple Speed Sessions

The legendary New Zealand coach, Arthur Lydiard, who was one of the modern pioneers of distance running, used to advocate long slow distance (LSD) to build strength and endurance, but speed work to train the heart to adapt to a harder workload and help you run more efficiently. To make you run more efficiently don't just think you have to pound out mile after mile at a steady pace.

6 Things to Know About Long Training Runs

Whether you are training for a half or full marathon, the weekly long run is one of the cornerstones of your training programme. Here are some simple tips for the beginner or improver to help you enjoy and appreciate your long runs. They all seem totally common sense but can easily be overlooked.

How to Run in Snow

Running in the snow divides runners into two camps: those who say ”You can't run in that!” and those who keep on running, albeit with a few minor route or training schedule adjustments. If you're in the first camp, here are a few tips to help you safely move into the second.

Top Ten Winter Running Tips

Winter is here! It's cold, the days are short and the evenings dark. This can mean some of us need a bit of extra motivation to keep us running, or at least to do more than the minimum. Here is a list of 10 tips from our staff on how we motivate ourselves over the winter months.

Beginners' Marathon Training Tips

Marathon training takes you through a physical and mental transformation. You will be taking your mind and body to new limits, challenging yourself and discovering strength you didn’t know you had. Many people have challenged the Marathon distance and come through victorious, and you will surely be no exception!

10k & Half Marathon Training Tips

Tarit Adrian Stott from Run and Become in Edinburgh gives expert advice on how to best prepare for a 10k race and a Half Marathon.

Running Training Schedules

Whatever your target in running, be it building up to 30 minutes continuous jog or training for a marathon, a sensible program to follow is invaluable. What do we mean by sensible? Well, building up distance or speed should be done gradually, with adequate recovery after hard sessions.

Ultra Distance Training Tips

With the announcement of a Commonwealth ultra distance and mountain running championship in the Lake District in 2009,interest is being kindled amongst established ultra-marathon runners to improve standards and also for experienced marathon and hill runners to give 100k or 24 hours an opportunity.

Preparing For Your First Race

Here are some simple tips to prepare you for your first race that may help you avoid making some common mistakes. It is a good idea to follow a training plan or at least gradually increase your distance until you feel happy about training the race distance.

Barefoot Ted Videos

Top barefoot running secrets from the expert! These clips show scenes from a running seminar given by the legendary Barefoot Ted - barefoot running pioneer and running specialist. Hosted by Run and Become, Barefoot Ted gives his philosophy and wisdom on this style of running and the barefoot running shoes.

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