Getty Images Off-road running might summon up dark memories of being sent round the school field in the cold. But there’s much more to going off-road. Springing along a forest trail is easier on your body than Tarmac, and the world beyond road
and help reduce inflammation. Save the hot bath for later, when the heat will help ease any lingering soreness. Stretch OutWhether you’re a stretching fan or foe, you might find a gentle session beneficial after easier runs. Ease into stretches slowly
training camp, held in Portugal in association with 2:09 Events, packs in two shorter runs each day, yoga and core-stability classes, talks from experts, a handicap cross-country race and a long run at the weekend. This year our annual training camp
, increase the speed settings to make sure you're always sprinting at 8/10 effort. If you've only got time for a short workout, this short sharp session (10-15 minutes) does the trick. Warm up with an easy jog on an 0.25-1
Keith's solution: Self-talkRunners need to learn to manage their internal dialogue. The average person has 10-15,000 thoughts every day, and you need to get as many of these thoughts working for you as you can.There a couple of techniques you can try
performance. In the 2009 Berlin World Championships for example, Tyson Gay finished second to Usain Bolt in the 100m. If his sole objective had been to beat Bolt (an outcome goal), he would have come away disappointed. However, Gay did run a new US record (9
. These simple carbohydrates are a great source of energy - in fact, honey was even used by runners in the Olympic Games in ancient Greece in as an energy source.A blend of natural sugars (80%), water (18%), and minerals, vitamins, pollen and protein (2%), honey
year took me from retching after half a mile to a sub-2:00 half-marathon. I wanted more. The RW forum sowed the seeds of this madcap tri adventure. I bought a new bike, a £10 Aldi tri suit and put in a few weeks of training before turning up for a
, and add any vegetables or herbs you fancy - cherry tomatoes and chopped courgette are both tasty additions. Fold the parchment over the top and bake at 200C/fan 180C/gas mark 6 for 15 minutes. Buy: Fresh and smoked salmon is available at the vast majority
to pay: 40p (powder sachets) to £1.50 (ready-mixed) per 500ml Read more: A Quick Guide To Sports Drinks | Complete Guide to Hydration | Sports Drinks Reviews10. A Lightweight JacketWhy? A running jacket makes training in cold or wet weather easier
