, it probably would have helped prevent a multitude of injuries.Paul Magner Years Running 35 Variety is the spice of lifeIt’s easy to get stuck in a rut, and become a habitual runner. You can find yourself following the same routine week

and necessary motor units so they're ready to jump into action at the start, meaning you'll be less likely to go into the red 30 seconds in. For very hard efforts, a cool-down can help prevent blood from pooling in your legs and causing dizziness, but there

to provide fuel and replace fluid losses are well documented, you may find that gastrointestinal discomfort prevents you from consuming enough sports drink during exercise to offset fluid loss.Some experts suggest you drink 150 per cent of the fluid lost (e

is high in sodium, but also contains a sixth of your daily magnesium and nine per cent of potassium RDA, vital electrolytes that strengthen bones and help prevent cramp.BAD GUY: ALCOHOLThe good news: Moderate drinking (one to two units a day) is linked

enough sport. There's only one thing that's bothering you: if running's so simple, why do you have so many questions? You're not alone.Every beginner worries about how to get started and has a lot to ask - about how to get motivated, what to eat, how

stock-market fall when interest rates rise. And no athlete is immune – not even the most experienced and successful. That’s why reviewing the basics can always give you a boost.Of course, beginners have an even greater need to follow these rules

the ship. To prevent bottlenecks, groups of us started at different times and from different starting points. By the end, we’d run more than 400 times around the deck, through snow and wind, as the ship pitched and rolled on the waves.Those of us who took

help your aerobic system work more efficiently. Also, synovial fluid (the lubricant in your joints) warms up, helping your body to move easily. "Too many beginners skip this step without realising how much more effortless it makes the whole workout feel

Speed, like weight loss, is a simple concept. The only way to run faster is to run faster. What that means in practice, especially for a beginner, is moving from a single-speed run to variable paced training. This is initially difficult because

in those early days, and a bit more time resting and stretching my back and lower limbs, it probably would have helped prevent a multitude of injuries.Paul Magner Years Running 35 Variety is the spice of lifeIt’s easy to get stuck in a rut, and become a