Ask Karen

Articles by Karen Hancock

You can read about Karen here.

Karen has written a number of articles for Serpentine and they are reproduced here. These articles are copyright © Karen Hancock and may not be reproduced without prior permission.

  1. How can I run faster?
  2. How can I improve my race performance?
  3. How can I improve my running economy?
  4. DIY Hills sessions
  5. How can I have a useful session when running with a slower companion?
  6. How much speedwork for marathon runners?
  7. What do I do in case of injury?
  8. What training should be doing in December for a spring marathon?
  9. How to bloom in the spring
  10. What next after your first marathon?

See also:

Experienced Runners' Marathon Training Plan – a day by day marathon training schedule for those with a couple of years' experience.

Don't panic, or what to do in your last 7 weeks of marathon training – a presentation by Karen at the Serpentine spring 2006 marathon seminar.

Improving your gait – an excerpt from a guide to running, chosen by Karen.