.com). Scientists monitored people's sleeping habits for two weeks, then exposed them to a cold virus. Those who clocked less than seven hours were three times more likely to get sick than those who slept for at least eight hours. Drink on the runThat healthy boost
with recovery. Much better than staying indoors and feeling miserable for not training. Anything on the chest at all, DON'T RUN! – XL-manAh, glad this came up. Mini Tweety has just given me her cold – my first one in ages. I like the idea of going out for a walk
with a warm-up of dynamic, or moving, stretches, like leg swings to loosen up muscles and increase blood flow. Jog for a few minutes, followed by short bursts of running at target pace for that session. Cramping your style: Sweet treats "When you eat
run, it can take a while for your skin and core temperatures to settle back to similar levels again, and this could explain your chill. The coldness you feel is probably just a reaction caused by the differences between the core, skin and water
Getty ImagesBelieve it or not, people who exercise frequently or for prolonged periods are more likely to pick up infections and catch colds than sedentary people.This is even more likely in autumn and winter – the traditional season for a
half a lifetime left. So if you choose to stay in the running game, you need to renew and review your goals." One way to do that is to set age-based time goals each year. Try to beat the best time you've run for each distance while in the 45-49 age
Q No matter what the weather hot or cold, dry or wet my nose drips constantly as I run. As youd expect, its a serious nuisance. What could be causing this problem? Could it be something in my diet?A Youre not alone. Nasal discharge becomes
Warming up before a race or a speedwork session should mean more than just a 10-minute trot. Gentle running will get the blood flowing, but to avoid that heavy-legged sensation in the opening mile of the race, or the first few repetitions of your
Q In 40 years I’ve never had a problem with hay fever but I now find that midday running during the summer months makes my eyes and nose stream. I don’t have these problems in the winter. Is there anything I can take to stop it? A The best time
does to your head..."I'm now half way through my second week of caffeine withdrawal, and it sucks. I've partly given up my daily one/two-cup boost to resensitise myself, so that a tiny bit of coffee will have a greater effect before a long run