found a way to be both decadent and fit. I was going to be the one who could overeat and overtrain. For most of a year, I managed to be both what I had been and what I was trying to become.Eventually though, I began to realise that my priorities were

Dr George Parrott. "Heart rate monitors, however, are far more precise."So, no matter what type of runner you are – beginner, intermediate or advanced – a heart rate monitor will help you train more effectively.Tips for BeginnersNovice runners

my work clothes and freshen up when I get there? Does a cool-down jog defeat the point of speed work?How can I build up my stamina? How can I tell if I'm overtraining?What's the best way to find out how far I've run?How should I go about training

actually improve your success in a particular sport. Don’t underestimate the importance of rest days. True, high levels of cross-training will lessen your risk of injury, but working too hard across three different sports can still lead to overtraining

governing body for triathlon in Great Britain. BTF members comprise Triathlon England, triathlonscotland and Welsh Triathlon. Burnout Condition similar to overtraining, caused by doing too much and/or too soon and/or with too little restCCadence Pedalling

This section is adapted from No Need For Speed - A Beginner's Guide To The Joy Of Running, by John Bingham. Buy this book!Many adult-onset athletes believe that living an active lifestyle would be easier if they could trade the body they have

for certain runs, the best substitution days are your RE training days. Because of the law of specificity of training, you can’t expect a hard bike ride to have the same beneficial effects as a VO2max pace session.Overtraining Any time you experience extreme