, 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
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
be manifested in a slightly raised resting heart rate. Make a habit of taking your pulse rate as soon as you wake up - if anything changes, you'll soon notice. An increase of 10bpm or more indicates that your body hasn't recovered from recent training
at the finish, the race certainly has an atmosphere to match its fabulous backdrop. 2. Coniston 14 Where: Cumbria When: March, 2010 date tbcThe Coniston 14 is beautiful and popular, with a loyal annual crowd numbering more than 1,500. First staged
be described as challenging and hilly, not for the faint-hearted." CakeReader Reviews | Enter 2010 Race 4. Hawkshead Trail 15KWhere: Cumbria When: AprilWinding through some of Britain’s most beautiful countryside in the heart of ‘Beatrix Potter country
for this raucous tour of South Shields, and just revel in this much-loved race's unique atmosphere. Described by one runner as '13.1 miles of party', all 54,000 runners are treated to a hero's welcome from the community - local people pour out onto the streets
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
've made this humble fruit our own. There are now over 1,200 native British varieties of apple, perfect for eating, cooking - or cider making. British apples are available nearly all year round, but they really shine in the autumn, with the impeccably
-raising flour, 100g butter, 150g caster sugar, two eggs and a pinch of salt. Bake for 1-1½ hours until the bread is golden on top and a skewer comes out clean. Fresh muffins are also a great idea. Use wholemeal flour and add some fruit for fast-burning sugar
days. Expect to pay: £1-2.50 Read more: The RICE Method 7. A Heart Rate MonitorWhy? Runners are notoriously bad at judging the effort they're putting into a run. A heart rate monitor gives you an objective snapshot and helps you know whether you
