, we have solicited time-management tips and strategies from busy runners everywhere; teachers, lawyers, newspaper editors, television presenters. We asked every time-stressed runner we knew how he or she made time for running. Then we picked the best
when defending his title last year in Hawaii. His race was cut short when his front derailleur gear cable broke. The lesson here is to check that your equipment works before the race, so that if it does fail, you know that it couldn't have been picked
they need to function properly," says Edwards. "Deep, long breaths activate the parasympathetic nervous system, slowing down your heart rate and reducing anxiety." My last race was a shocker – and now I've lost my motivation What's happening That brick
, wait an hour and then go for your runIM TOO BUSYPersonal trainer Mark Ford says building running into your non-running routine is a great way of making sure you get out more often. If Saturday begins with a drive to the shops to pick up the papers
Most reasonably fit people can train properly for a marathon in 16 weeks. But even if you’re one of the fittest people on Earth, you cannot train properly for a marathon if your travel schedule looks the way Lance Armstrong’s did in the four months
If you don't have a big race in your sights, it can be hard to stay focused. Challenge yourself, or join others with weekly, monthly or annual mileage targets. By setting yourself a mileage challenge you can combine the motivation of having a target
…‘I had miscalculated the dates! I had just over two weeks to train from running 0km to 10km! After that kick up the backside I went into overdrive, running 12 days out of the next 14. I managed to build up to running 5km non stop within three days
