adapting to a regular (or increasing) training load. Long runs, hard sessions and races also leave your immune system dramatically lowered, so knowing what to eat, drink and do immediately after exercise is vital for staying fit and healthy too.Keep Moving

its place, but you do still need to give your muscles a break.Relax Don't feel guilty about getting the amount of rest you need. It won't harm your running or your fitness -the right amount of rest will improve your running.Take it easy If all of your

psychological pitfalls.Problem: You find it hard to stay motivated Keith's solution: Awareness trainingIt's very difficult to keep motivated to continue running if you aren't aware of how your running is going, your progress to date and what factors might