Running beyond final lap

We answer questions on stamina v speed, gearing up for trails and hitting the wall

Running on trails (like at MacRitchie Reservoir, above) requires focus and a good core to maintain balance because of uneven terrain.
Running on trails (like at MacRitchie Reservoir, above) requires focus and a good core to maintain balance because of uneven terrain. ST PHOTO: GIN TAY
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The Straits Times Virtual Run (STVR) may be ending on Thursday but, for some of you, this could be the beginning of a healthy habit. STVR and New Balance Run Club coach Loh Guo Pei hopes to help you during your final lap and beyond by answering three reader questions.

A: There are several schools of thought but my training method would be a good mixture of endurance and speed training for a 5km race.

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A version of this article appeared in the print edition of The Sunday Times on December 13, 2020, with the headline Running beyond final lap. Subscribe