BAD HABIT: You’re a night owl Runners who short-change sleep compromise recovery, immunity and mental sharpness, which can turn an easy workout into a gruelling one. "Sleep enhances the restoration of cells damaged by exercise," says Professor Jim
Time: 3:24What was the best moment (excluding the finish)? Running along Embankment where I had two surprise supporters. Spurred me on no end! Split before seeing friends = 8:52.3. Split after seeing friends = 7:48.4!! And London Bridge - couldn
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Just as it should have been warming up for the longer runs, it got colder than ever. Now all the hard work is done but you have the delicate job of getting the taper right. Thanks to the unusual conditions everything may not be straight forward, so
Katrina Painter has two young children, who often wear her down during the day. That’s why she prefers to run in the morning, when she’s fresh from a good night’s sleep.5. Make every step countIt’s not just running and other training that can keep you
the time either in the morning or evening.Run at night Robert Lennon has a wife and two children. His wife runs in the morning, and he runs at 9pm after the children go to bed. “One thing’s certain, it’s always quiet at that time,” says Lennon. “I used
sleeping at night and eating decent meals. My weight sky-rocketed and did no running for several months, and I developed ulcers from the weight and stress from lack of sleep and overwork. This was a real shock, so I went on a strict diet and started running
-carbohydrate, low-fat, moderate-protein meals to avoid overburdening your digestive system. Avoid Feasting It's not a good idea to gorge the night before a race as this can play havoc with your digestive system and keep you awake at night.Stick With Familiar Foods
Q I started running last summer by running and walking a mile every three nights, and built this up to around 15 miles a week. Ive now done three 10Ks, all in around 53 minutes, but in the last one I had trouble with some of the hills and had
