the aforementioned mistake of resting and hoping the injury will heal by itself. The injury does usually improve with complete rest, but this can lead to a buildup of scar tissue in the affected area. This can cause problems later - research suggests there is a 50
to feel more satisfied as a consequence.4. Give the training log a restAs long as you are compulsively logging every mile, you’ll have difficulty taking advantage of different options. The mere thought or recording ‘DNR’ or ‘rest day’ in your log is likely
Lultramarathon du Salève Month MayLocation Salève, in the French Alps, just south of GenevaDistance 93K over three daysWhy do it This is a tough, multi-stage mountain ultramarathon, but the scenery alone makes covering that kind of distance well
Q Im training for the Flora London Marathon and as well as following the RW schedules, Im cross-training with weights. For legs, does lifting count as a heavy day, an easy day, or something completely different? I keep the weight relatively low
of eating healthily throughout the day," says Bean. "You also fuel your body so you feel happy and energised for the rest of the day."The Low GI Diet (hodder mobius, £6.99) Take away tip Filling up on fibre-rich low-GI foods with a high water content
you prepare for the perfect race day.Worried about swimming in a pack? Here are the answers to the triathlon questions you might be afraid to askDon't just plod your way through the last few training days before a race - these sessions are the ideal
fitness.Coming back from illness is a little more delicate. It's important that you wait for your resting heart rate to return to normal before starting again, which may well be a day or two after you feel better. If in doubt, it's often safer to take
few days or weeks of rest, you can return to your regular routine. Still, there is a better way: Don't get injured in the first place.If you adopt the principles outlined on these pages, you'll have a reasonable chance of running in good health
schedules, especially if you need to shuffle sessions around within the week to suit your other commitments. Completing hard workouts on consecutive days, for example, will leave you exhausted and more susceptible to injury - instead, it’s important
-13 miles) Day 6 n/a Rest day (although shopping with wife can be intense and of long duration!) Day 7 7.30am 120 - 180 minutes of easy running getting progressively harder Seven-day Food Diary Analysis Summary Nutrient Average daily
