and infection after the race. You may also be feeling disorientated – or even depressed – in the come-down after achieving such a significant running goal.Unfortunately, there’s no formula for calculating how long your body will take to recover – this will vary
© Getty Images If 26.2 miles just isn't enough, an ultra could be the race for you. Races longer than a marathon, ultras range from 30 miles to hundreds of miles and take place in hundreds of beautiful locations from Sussex to the Sahara
November is the time when committed runners come into their own. It’s colder, wetter and you’ll need more layers of Lycra than ever before, but runners looking for racing fun in November will find it often comes complete with a wicked sense of humour and a sting
potential in time for your races.For most of us, summer is a reminder of why we took up triathlons in the first place. Coach Dan Bullock (www.swimfortri.com) says, "It's just great to be outside. When the time comes to get away from the chlorine and straight
health to take part in the world’s greatest race.During the raceFocus – but focus on the moment, not on how many miles remain. Think about your form, breathing and pace. This will build confidence and help you to remain relaxed. It’s only natural for your
Before The MarathonYou have no appetite at breakfast You need to take in 400-600 pre-race calories to replace what your body has burnt since you last ate. Because the marathon starts at 9.30am, some runners find they need to eat at 5.30am; others
of your long run at race pace," says Anderson. "But you have to build this up over months and layer on the amounts of race pace you practise." Fail to practise this in training and you're unlikely to improve. "Many runners train at an easy pace with a few
an outer layer of clothing on for as long as you can - packing an old T-shirt you don't mind dumping is a great idea. The shorter the race, the more important the warm up. Jog easily for 10 minutes, then spend 5-10 minutes gently stretching and finish
