-morning run, but the weather's bleak and your bed doesn’t seem to want to let you leave.What's your brain saying? "You go running - I'm sleeping in." Should you listen? That depends on your body, not your mood. If you've been overtraining or feel aches, pains
standing between you and the happier, stronger runner fighting to get out. I can't handle the pain barrier What's happening The brain always gives up before the body, says Simone Lewis, sports psychologist at Bath University. "Unless you're used to pushing
. Anecdotal evidence also suggests that being positive helps runners battle back from injury more quickly.Variety packIt's a truism that variety is the spice of life. Cross-training will help you strengthen muscles other than those used in running. "Running
on your ability to execute a race plan, your development as a runner and the role running plays in your life.Outcome-focused: Your routine is strict - you train through pain and risk injury.Process-focused: When you notice a potential sign of trouble, you
training log...and keep it up all year! Plot your improvement over 2010, and just think how proud you'll be when you look back in December.A training log is unbeatable for motivation – it'll help you focus on long-term goals, and you'll notice
. "Research shows that when carried out over 12 weeks, it can significantly improve performance above endurance training alone."A strong body will significantly reduce the likelihood of injuries such as knee complaints and lower back pain. When recovering
choice: either wallow in self pity or let it go. The healthiest response is to let it go and to focus on your next goal."Many triathletes who DNF talk about the 'walk of shame' back to transition, the embarrassment of being seen not to finish adding
, consider including some new details.Beyond reason "When you log your training, it's always worth having a motivational reminder on each page to tell you why you are putting in the effort," says Smythe. This might be anything from "marathon in September
shows that when carried out over 12 weeks, it can significantly improve performance above endurance training alone."A strong body will significantly reduce the likelihood of injuries such as knee complaints and lower back pain. When recovering from
