to stay energised throughout the day. Try three miles in the morning and three in the evening instead of one six-miler. Running in the morning prepares you for every challenge you’ll face during the day. Running in the evening (at least three hours before

on Mondays or any day after a holiday. Her advice is to make a weekend schedule, and stick with it. For help, line up a training partner.11. Stay involvedIt seems counter-intuitive, but keeping busy can keep you healthy. Having projects to do gives your day

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

temperature above 101°F could increase the risk of birth defects. So make sure you’re staying cool enough, and if in doubt, take your temperature after a run. If it’s over 100°F, you’re probably overdoing it. Also, skip that post-run soak in a hot bath.6. You

for your planned autumn half-marathon, and following a structured plan with set targets will help keep up your motivation, and boost your confidence. In fact, I think you’ll probably find that as soon as you have one good run (be it in training or a race

but it can also cause lack of energy and motivation, dehydration, interrupted sleep, digestion problems, disrupted bowel activity, headaches, irritability, irrational anger, loss of concentration, lack of alertness and disorientation - not what you want a few

as shattering tiredness but it can also cause lack of energy and motivation, dehydration, interrupted sleep, digestion problems, disrupted bowel activity, headaches, irritability, irrational anger, loss of concentration, lack of alertness and disorientation

and even motivation - suggest we should be exercising and racing in the afternoon. Blood glucose levels are at their lowest from 3-6am, further proof that, scientifically speaking, the morning is not the best time to go out for a swim, bike or run

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

are to be expected, but don't let them put you off your next cycle of training or another race. It's easy to recover, stay in great shape and be ready for the next challenge if you follow these simple tips from our expert coaches and athletes. Go for a spin"After a