disturbances, lowered libido, anaemia, lightheadedness, loss of motivation and lack of competitive drive.How can I get back on my feet?Now you've worked out what's wrong, it's time to get it sorted. Just a few tweaks to your training could help ensure a long
your mileage by at least 10 per cent every fourth week too. Dr Cardinale says: "Undulate the level of work when you're planning your programme. If you build volume and intensity progressively, but scale it back every now and then, you'll still increase
, towards the scenic setting of computer company IBM's estate. After a loop of the lake in IBM’s grounds, runners head back for a satisfying stadium finish, and hopefully a record time to go with it. 4. White Horse Half-Marathon Where
adapting to a regular (or increasing) training load. Long runs, hard sessions and races also leave your immune system dramatically lowered, so knowing what to eat, drink and do immediately after exercise is vital for staying fit and healthy too.Keep Moving
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
years ago. 2009’s race was aptly entitled ‘Trails And Tribulations’ – will you be up for the challenge next year? 5. Easy Runner Sodbury Slog Where: South Gloucester When: November, 2009 tbcGet back to nature with the Sodbury Slog in South
balls that work out at a bargain 3p per wash.NUTRITIONTake a trip to a health food shop and stock up – it’s easy to make your own running-ready snacks with these back-to-basics recipes from former RW Nutrition Editor Anita Bean.Easy electrolytesTo make