enough to cut the run short, or simply walk for a while."I won't be able to sleep the night before my race."Well, maybe not, but it won't matter. Concentrate on sleeping well two nights before your race, and you'll be okay. That's the night that counts.

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

you eat a larger breakfast and lunch, run with a well-fuelled body and then eat less – and sleep better – at night.”Start Your Runs One Minute Per Mile SlowerTake a cue from the Kenyans and start every training run super-slow. “Let the run ‘come to you

started running in the first place. We are never going to be Olympic class, so try to enjoy it. (Dale the Snail)Joining a club means I'm out with other runners on non-club nights, and my social circle has expanded rapidly! (Kirrie Plodder)Take a couple

So, you already know that running will boost your heart and lungs. You probably also know that it’s the best way to say goodbye to that lingering Christmas bulge. But if your enthusiasm has been pummeled by dark nights and plateauing performances

, ran slowly", a training diary will encourage you to examine why you felt that way. Make sure you include that you've been suffering from a cold, or have had a few bad nights; in other words, anything unrelated to your running that could affect your

common excuses. With these tactics, you’ll never miss another session.“I’LL MISS MY FAVOURITE TELEVISION PROGRAMME”Summoning the energy for après-work running is fine on club nights. There are stories of Hard Terry’s Nettle Warrior to look forward to

also try to mix in non-running training, like strength, posture or flexibility work during this break.Of course, you don’t need a coach or personal trainer to boost your motivation – although putting your training in someone else’s hands can help

this myself. Kit in one place: ready in 27 seconds. Using the usual hunter-gatherer method: 3:19. Time saved: 2:52.)20 After you lay out your togs, plop smoothie ingredients in a blender jug the night before, and put it in the fridge. After your run, hit a

You've trained for months, but race day arrives and something disastrous happens: a bad night's sleep has drained your energy, a freak hailstorm slows you down, a killer cramp forces you to walk. Was it still worth it? Of course it was, if you heed