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
things lost, in that order," says Grainger. So intensity is what matters most for a quick comeback. Do the following bike drill on a hill with a gradient of four to five per cent to increase power fast. One day a week go for a three-hour ride
way to become a better runner. However, quality core strengthening sessions offer many benefits: Better posture, which in turn will lead to a more consistent technique. Improved efficiency allowing you to run for longer, faster and tackle hills
," explains marathon world record holder Paula Radcliffe. You simply can't run your best without a strong core: the muscles in your abdominals, lower back and glutes. They provide the stability, power and endurance that runners need for powering up hills
my mileage and practised running above 14,000 feet, but still I'd limped home after aggravating an old Achilles injury. Today I was ready for a charmed third try. I was fit, healthy and confident of a top-10 finish. Maybe I'd even break three hours
exercise of pain-relieving chemicals called endorphins. Speedwork and hill sessions can be especially effective. To guard against leakage, try using a tampon and a towel for extra protection.16. Running helps to produce healthy skin. According
that hill you’ve always wanted to tackle, or try running faster once a week as a challenge. “Doing the same run every day is like always eating the same thing for lunch,” says sports psychologist Mary Duane.7. Equip yourself betterExercise equipment enables
Jones, an associate professor of exercise science at Edge Hill University in Lancashire. In the November 2006 issue of the same journal, a study examined whether or not caffeine could improve cyclists' times for a one-kilometre sprint (lasting about 60
Strength training is a bit like flossing: we know it's good for us, but we don’t do it as often as we should. But successful runners do more than just run – they lift and lunge to build strong muscles for climbing hills, maintaining perfect form
