is the perfect treadmill session, as you can maintain an even pace and keep your heart rate at the right level for the maximum training benefits. "Aim for 80 to 85 per cent of your maximum heart rate," says running coach Nick Anderson. "Learning how it feels
't running long distances, you could still be at risk of overtraining. If you're super-busy at work, stressed or having relationship problems, it can impact upon your training and trigger UPS.What are the symptoms?Elevated resting heart rate Overtraining can
exactly how much you need to take in to replace it.As temperatures rise, the combination of this dehydration plus a higher body temperature leads to lowered aerobic performance. Your heart rate will increase, and more blood will be diverted to the skin
smile on my face all the way to the finish, once I'd known I'd beaten the train, that is..." Go-KLReader ReviewsHow the results were calculatedThis list was calculated using 2009 race ratings given by respondents on www.runnersworld.co.uk after they took
bring athletes' heart rates down in as little as 30 seconds. Problem: You get bad pre-race nerves Keith's solution: Race-day run-throughBefore you leave home for the race, or even the night before, run through a 10-1 Blast Off sequence – a countdown
to widen arteries in the heart and accelerate the body's fat-burning mechanisms – the perfect combination for a runner. Hot SquashFor a sugary kick that'll see you through a session, make up a bottle of fruit squash with hot water. It may sound odd, but it
doorstep - which is great for the environment as well as your wallet. Together, they're the perfect recipe for healthy and hearty fuel for your increasing training load as the nights draw in. Apples Since the Romans brought the apple to the Britain, we
signal if illness is approaching. Most heart rate monitors will also be able to calculate your target training zones. A basic model will just report your heart rate, while top-of-the-range versions will be able to count calories and produce reams of other
