, even if your prime goal is dropping pounds, setting running goals in tandem will keep you motivated. Races give you the structure of a training plan and push you to progress as a runner. All of which feeds back in a virtuous circle of weight loss

training plan for mindless running. Even steady-state, weekday runs should serve the ultimate purpose – preparing your energy systems to deal with the rigours of race day. ‘For example, every fifth minute, you should throw in a 30-second surge that’s about

, biscuits etc and I get migraines if I eat chocolate (bad luck I know!) So I have to be careful and plan ahead if I am going away to race. Apart from that I eat a normal diet, I eat a lot of food, I try to make sure I eat a well balanced diet of protein