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Bounce Back From Any Setback
By Kelly Pate Dwyer and Ruth Emmett on 01/04/2010 16:27:12
The five stages of getting over a bad race experience - and running better next time
training plan, diet and race-day strategy. "Every race is a puzzle," says coach Jeff Horowitz, author of My First 100 Marathons (£15.99, Skyhorse Publishing). "Look for clues to solve it." Did you rest enough during your taper? Did you go out too fast? Did
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How Competitive Are You?
By Araina Bond on 10/12/2010 09:44:43
Are you wired to be too hasty or to hold back on race day? Take our quiz and learn how to overcome unhealthy instincts
comfort zone to gain speed and stamina increases motivation and confidence, making running fun again," says Hamilton. The Sign: You avoid challenges such as racesThe Solution: "Some runners shy away from competitive situations because they fear failure
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Marathon Toolkit: Engage your Brain
By on 11/04/2012 12:06:34
Discover how to use one of your best assets - your mind - to greatest effect in your spring marathon
Thompson's eight essential strategies - and log onto the forum this Friday (April 13) at 1pm to ask him your race strategy questions in our live webchat.Picture credit: Mads Abildgaard/Getty Images
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Think Tough
By Matt Barbour on 25/09/2008 16:56:41
A strong mind makes an even stronger runner, so it's time to break the mental barrier that's holding you back
they need to function properly," says Edwards. "Deep, long breaths activate the parasympathetic nervous system, slowing down your heart rate and reducing anxiety." My last race was a shocker – and now I've lost my motivation What's happening That brick
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Think Tough (Preview)
By Matt Barbour on 25/09/2008 16:55:25
A strong mind makes an even stronger runner, so it's time to break the mental barrier that's holding you back (non-subscriber preview)
they need to function properly," says Edwards. "Deep, long breaths activate the parasympathetic nervous system, slowing down your heart rate and reducing anxiety." My last race was a shocker – and now I've lost my motivation What's happening That brick
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Paula Radcliffe: Mental Strength Training
By on 05/05/2011 13:42:23
Increasing your mental strength will pay dividends – not only in your running, but in life in general as well, says Paula Radcliffe
When you first take up running, what gets you out the door is sheer enjoyment. It's this that motivates you to complete your first race (and fans the desire to target your second and third...) and gives you the immense satisfaction of putting a hard
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Paula Radcliffe: Mental Strength Training (Preview)
By on 05/05/2011 12:45:47
Increasing your mental strength will pay dividends – not only in your running, but in life in general as well, says Paula Radcliffe
When you first take up running, what gets you out the door is sheer enjoyment. It's this that motivates you to complete your first race (and fans the desire to target your second and third...) and gives you the immense satisfaction of putting a hard
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Train Your Brain (Preview)
By Martha Schindler on 13/07/2005 15:33:10
Improve your running with these four mental strategies (Non-subscriber preview)
with your eyes closed," says Robert Burton, a runner and psychiatry professor. Training your brain to help you run better isn't difficult, it just takes a little practice. So to help you, we've come up with 10 mental strategies for solving the most common
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Time to Take Control
By Alison Hamlett on 23/11/2009 16:08:22
Because of his bipolar disorder, Matt Harmston was overweight and drinking far too much. Then he chanced across late-night footage of an Ironman competition and his life began to change
and exercise psychologist at Sheffield Hallam University, to develop strategies that will enable him to reach his Ironman goal.This summer he'll take part in small triathlons to become used to the atmosphere at races. "Rob is helping me to develop strategies
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The Sex Factor: Gender in Triathlon (Preview)
By Daisy Rogers on 06/04/2011 12:08:16
Gender differences matter when it comes to triathlon training, racing or even eating
worked and what didn’t. Always try new strategies in training, then in your minor races, rather than for the first time in your A race. And if one gel or drink doesn’t work for you, try a different brand.”Subscribers can discover more triathlon races
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