, and partly for general health reasons. But I feel sluggish and my work is suffering. Is there really a point to this caffeine-free lark?" – Jane Hoskyn aka e17 pixieYour best answersResensitising really works, so brave it outI abstain from caffeine now
rounder. If you have access to a microwave, zap some porridge in the microwave, add a handful of raisins and maybe a few seeds for protein, and you've got a yummy lunch. If you'd told me two years ago that I'd be ditching my chocolate bars and crisps, I
, find that base pace and keep working it until you start to feel the improvement (note how your resting hear rate drops over the weeks as you do this). Then you can start introducing some quicker runs and/or intervals. – Chocolate MooseDistract your
sources of caffeine from the moment you wake up. That means no coffee, obviously, but also no tea (including green tea and Earl Grey) except if it's naturally caffeine-free like Redbush or a herb or fruit tea. No to chocolate too. Also, avoid all alcohol
, and the gorgeous surroundings of ponds, trees and chocolate-box village greens did much to ease the pain. But there was no denying the challenge of that route, and one or two casualties could be spotted being attended by St John's Ambulance crew in the latter
to run for 45 minutes, reward yourself with a favourite magazine, DVD, new item of clothing or a bar of chocolate etc if you do it. If you only run for 15 minutes, no reward! (Micksta)Go somewhere new. Take a map so you have to read it at intersections
on the road to recovery: Want speed? Slow down! by Dr Philip Maffetone. It took quite a few months to get me feeling like a runner again. I hope you find your mojo soon. – Chocolate MooseEase off, then ease up againI am currently suffering from overtraing. My
