." Of course, Steve took things steady to begin with, going out and doing some short walk-run sessions. He’s currently on a programme that will get him ready for the Great North Run in September."I’m exercising about three or four times a week, either

time and eat and sleep according to that time. Drink plenty of water or fruit juice to prevent dehydration, which can worsen the effects of jet lag. For the same reason, avoid alcohol and caffeinated drinks. On the groundWhen you arrive, take a walk

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

Sciences. This causes coughing, wheezing and shortness of breath. The fix: "Walk for five minutes before picking up your pace to give your lungs time to adjust to the effort of running," says Jones. When your lungs are warmed up gradually, they can handle

heating pad or something similar.If you feel calf cramps coming on during your run, slow down. You may be able to keep walking/running just at the threshold of getting leg cramps but when they hit you will have no choice but to stop running and stretch. A

Brain:When you see your boss coming your way after you've committed some minor (or major) mishap, your brain reads his or her expression and plots a course of action (it pumps out cortisol and adrenaline, which allows you to run, fast, should