但凡備戰大型賽跑，不想孤身上路的跑手，都會報名參加長跑班進行集訓。這些訓練班大多數都訂有清晰的訓練目標，課程以科學為基礎，任何導師都可以告訴您短線及長線的訓練效果。

When it comes to training for a major event, it helps to share the load. Given the hectic lives we lead it is not always possible to find a group for all your training runs and you can find yourself pounding out some long and lonely miles. Joining a group is an excellent way to train. All you have to do is turn up on time and follow the leader.