sessions and the aim is to work on specific elements and tissue structures which have become shortened, tight and painful. The idea is to loosen off tightness within soft tissues so as to improve performance and prevent injury. A variety of techniques can

the race. Why is protein important?Too little protein may lead to injuries, fatigue and mood swings. It’s easy to squeeze protein out of your diet if you’re skimping on calories while making a point of eating lots of carbohydrates to fuel your runs. A

or sweet ice cream.” She suggests trying foods with different textures, spices and flavours. The more variety you have, the less you’ll experience cravings for unhealthy foods.KEEP FINE-TUNING YOUR PLANSometimes an injury ruins your race plans. So you