Hi there. I've been running for a while now, but would like to get a bit more involved in the running community, which is why I've joined the forum.
I've always ran to aid my other sports (play a lot of tennis) and to keep my level of fitness quite high, but over the last couple of years I've been doing quite a few races. I started my running career (in the deep end) at the London Marathon in 2004 but have since done the Great North the past 2 years, Silverstone and a a few 10ks.
I've got my half marathon time to 1:20, but feel I could go faster, but just don't know how! I'd really like to know how to take it to the next level, whether it's just a case of getting the miles in, eating more (pretty sure I don't eat as much as I should be for the amount I'm training!) or just gritting my teeth and hammering it on the day. So any hints or tips would be great!
I've always ran to aid my other sports (play a lot of tennis) and to keep my level of fitness quite high, but over the last couple of years I've been doing quite a few races. I started my running career (in the deep end) at the London Marathon in 2004 but have since done the Great North the past 2 years, Silverstone and a a few 10ks.
I've got my half marathon time to 1:20, but feel I could go faster, but just don't know how! I'd really like to know how to take it to the next level, whether it's just a case of getting the miles in, eating more (pretty sure I don't eat as much as I should be for the amount I'm training!) or just gritting my teeth and hammering it on the day. So any hints or tips would be great!