on a "Doomsday Scenario" instead, you can effectively teach yourself to expect the unexpected. Before race day, make a mental list of all the things that could possibly go wrong, and rehearse in your mind how you would deal with these problems
, except on race day. I don't miss it. You need to find other ways to make the brain "buzz" and fired up. Two weeks cold turkey is not that long. Brave it out. – Tri TaffiaCut back, then use it sparingly for long runsI think the 'best of both worlds' option
and race in the afternoons. Most people are busy during the day and many triathlons begin early in the morning. It's also important to remember that training at any time of day will benefit your fitness level and race performance. If a race you've entered
sunglasses) to help you reset your biological clock more quickly. Early morning walks are best for this. Do not overdo any exercise because at this stage you should be following a tapering programme as race-day approaches. BlistersIf you develop a blister
are to be expected, but don't let them put you off your next cycle of training or another race. It's easy to recover, stay in great shape and be ready for the next challenge if you follow these simple tips from our expert coaches and athletes. Go for a spin"After a
Q I gave birth nine weeks ago, and before this I was running up to eight miles every day. I went for my first run the other day and felt dreadful. I want to run a 10K in a couple of months, before tackling a half-marathon in the autumn. I
the highly trained athlete, sleep becomes more important, but the hours might be less because their sleep is more effective," says Paul Martin, author of Counting Sheep (Flamingo; £7.99). To read the full article - including race-day advice, the pros
outdoors in the sun (without sunglasses) to help you reset your biological clock more quickly. Early morning walks are best for this. Do not overdo any exercise because at this stage you should be following a tapering programme as race-day approaches
adapting to a regular (or increasing) training load. Long runs, hard sessions and races also leave your immune system dramatically lowered, so knowing what to eat, drink and do immediately after exercise is vital for staying fit and healthy too.Keep Moving
hormones. But when a heavy training schedule puts pressure on your immune system, you can ensure that you make healthy diet choices.The key to maintaining an efficient and effective immune system is to consume enough of the nutrients that play a vital role
