Aside from “Run, Forrest, run!” the most annoying heckle a runner must endure has to be, “Blimey! You’ll sleep well tonight!” Unoriginal, unfunny and not even true, because a tiring run is actually no guarantee of a peaceful night’s sleep, says Dr

of the most important elements of my routine, because it is crucial for recovery, when the body adapts to the stimulus of training and repairs itself." Eight or more hours' sleep a night and two-hour afternoon naps aren't realistic for most recreational

of the most important elements of my routine, because it is crucial for recovery, when the body adapts to the stimulus of training and repairs itself." Eight or more hours' sleep a night and two-hour afternoon naps aren't realistic for most recreational

on Saturday.' New evidence suggests, however, that the celibate may be missing out on athletic benefits. Here's the lowdown on why you should nip upstairs for a quickie the night before your race...All about chemistryTestosterone is the hormone both of sexual

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

that mornings suit them for a variety of reasons. Runner 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 count

for runners in the same way they do cyclists, so you need to be extra vigilant and make yourself seen," As well as reflective strips, click on some LEDs. Try Brooks' magnetic NightLife (£4.99, brooksrunning.co.uk). Pack it in Running to and from

rate low, says exercise physiologist and running coach Jason Karp (runcoachjason.com). But that’s not actually the case.“Running at higher intensities causes you to burn a lower percentage of fat calories in favour of carbs,” says Karp, “but you use

.com). Scientists monitored people's sleeping habits for two weeks, then exposed them to a cold virus. Those who clocked less than seven hours were three times more likely to get sick than those who slept for at least eight hours. Drink on the runThat healthy boost

. International standard Swedish orienteers and some cyclists, if I recall. That said, I like to keep active if at all possible with some gentle running. It also helps 'clear the passages', although last night I bit off too much, trying to keep up with the fast