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
progress, maintaining quality is crucial. Fatigue shouldn’t set in at any point to allow for full optimum development. If you start to tire and compromise the precision of your movement, then you need to take it back a stage.”Rests between sets should
Runners love numbers. Whether it's pace, finishing times or resting heart rate, we view figures as a sign of our progress, accomplishments and dedication to the sport. So it's no surprise that many of us struggle with one number that increases each
Runners love numbers. Whether it's pace, finishing times or resting heart rate, we view figures as a sign of our progress, accomplishments and dedication to the sport. So it's no surprise that many of us struggle with one number that increases
occasion.Today after over 11 months hard work, injuries, highs and lows and the rest of the rollercoaster of occurences that follow those involved in marathon training round she completed the run 5 minutes inside her target time of 4.30.She ran the whole
stroke to help develop bilateral breathing – breathing on both sides) 12 x 25m, done as a 25m drill with a 10-second rest followed by 25m full stroke and a 10-second rest Main-set pyramid (all with 20-30-second recovery) 8 x 25m, 4 x 50m, 2 x 100m, 1 x
, or practise breathing on each stroke to help develop bilateral breathing - breathing on both sides) 12 x 25m, done as a 25m drill with a 10-second rest followed by 25m full stroke and a 10-second rest• Main-set pyramid (all with 20-30-second recovery) 8 x 25m
t have to be grim. Reduce stress by playing speed games and just simply enjoying the pace.8. Rest the day afterIf youre used to running the same pace day after day, youll need to work at developing true rest days. Slow right down, cut back on distance
or flu, along with a dose of echinacea (15 drops three times per day). You can then add in the relevant herbs or use the essential oils.Good old-fashioned rest, conserving all your energies to fight the infection, is also an important part of the recovery
Q Ive been suffering from pain in my right calf for a couple of weeks. I rest for a few days and then run, but I cant seem to shake it off. How long should I rest for, and are there any exercises I can do to speed recovery?A With any injury
