I tried various strategies, then found this year that doing lots and lots and lots of races worked really well for me :-)
2 races a week (mostly short), no hill reps and hardly any long runs.
Joe, from the sound of it you already had a fairly good base fitness level before you adopted that regime?
Well, I got out for a run today - not around the moor tops 'cos I'm not a big fan of running in very strong wind, but along a canal, up onto a littler bit of moor and round that, then back along the canal. The 'up' bits nearly done me but I enjoyed it and that's the main thing!
Just stick at it PB
Consistency is the name of the game
Frequent but moderate workouts on a consistent basis are the key to success
It certainly wasn't the option for starting out, but I've always been a bit over optimistic when it comes to running! There are many completely different methods for getting fit/faster, but at their heart I think all methods are based upon you trying hard!
Indeed - always ensure you're enjoying it :-)
...And another very windy run today, on the moors, a bit up and down and into the wind: I found it really hard but both me and the dog got completely lathered in mud so it wasn't a total waste of time!
Nearly six and a half miles, 3 - 4 walk breaks, about 1hr 15ish.