Q. I struggle to find the energy to train after work. How can I get the most out of after-work sessions?A. It can be hard to find a balance between work and an active lifestyle. In my experience, the key is training in a time-efficient manner. A two
should help you prevent an increase in either by more than 10 per cent per week. However, it's what you may be leaving out of your training diary that could be the real key to improving your running. Next time you're writing up a training session
core is really the key part of the body. "It's the centre of power. From a runner's standpoint, it's more of a stability issue, being able to maintain good posture to maximise performance and avoid injury." A lot of deceleration-type injuries
't demand too much of stiff muscles, which can cause injury. To avoid muscle soreness later on, warm down thoroughly and stretch after running. Nutrition is also key for early-morning runners. Have an early breakfast so you don't conk out halfway round
session can't make that much difference...Wrong. Snuggling under the duvet may sound attractive, but you'll hate yourself later in the year. There's simply no getting around this harsh fact: if you want to slash your race times next summer you have
about Yasso's (except that the recoveries are unusually long!)However, it's definitely not the only speed session you should be doing, since the real key to marathon running is sustaining pace over a considerable distance. Intervals of a mile (4-6 reps
Setting challenging yet attainable goals is key to maintaining a long-term running career. After all, you’re more likely to stay motivated when you have something to work towards and can measure your progress at regular intervals. But picking
you talk over your training in advance. Discuss problems openly and try to find flexible ways to solve them. 6. Fast as you like While your training sessions together should be controlled, they should not be stifling. The added motivation you can
."It's hard to be motivated about something that's too far away to get excited about or too big to believe in," explains cognitive hypnotherapist Trevor Silvester (questinstitute.co.uk), also a keen sportsman.Set smaller goals, and you'll feel proud
