endurance event," says Horne. "Besides just feeling more rested and ready to tackle the day ahead, adequate sleep – at least seven hours, uninterrupted – can make a big difference in your recovery."Sleep is divided into five stages – the first four
British finisher in the 2004 Olympic marathon. "This allows me to have a quality session that gets the best from my body when it matters most." And take a complete rest day every week. "As well as keeping my body in one piece, it keeps me mentally
for a rest day, but you need to run hard to de-stress from work, do your tempo miles and rest the next day.SPORT PSYCHOLOGISTRemember good timesThe biggest obstacle standing between most runners and better running? "Focusing on the negative," says David
for a rest day, but you need to run hard to de-stress from work, do your tempo miles and rest the next day.To read more top-notch training advice - including tips from psychology, nutrition and injury specialists - subscribe now. You'll even save 30 per
, 33. Regularly working 14-hour days, there was the added emotional burden of seeing people suffering with a serious disease day-in, day-out. Claire knew she had to do something to cope with the pressure, and remembered the enjoyment she got from
at no more than 10 beats over their resting heart rate." That rush of 'fight or flight' adrenalin is there for a purpose – to elevate your core temperature and prime your muscles for action – but you need to control it if you're going long, says Pedlar
It's an all too common story: runner sets achievable goals; runner puts in the necessary physical training to meet goals; runner falls short on race day. So, what's the problem? Could it be that you're spending too much time becoming a stronger
