on occasions – surely the body does not "spot rest" (eg rest legs only) any more than it spot-reduces fat. Take one day off a week at least, and your whole body will benefit. – The Hoose-GoerYour schedule is varied enough to workCross-training helps because it
for a couple of weeks until you are healthy again. Then you can build the training back up slowly, but this time modify your schedule. You obviously have a good level of fitness, so a couple weeks of will not do you any harm whatsover! – Sean TGet a
?"It's time to face the cryptic 'cross-training' references on my marathon schedule. What should I do? There's so much choice! Whenever I run more than about 14 miles my upper body gets tired, so I know I need to develop my core strength, but what's the best
are: 1. Training approach (sensible schedules, nutrition, rest etc), 2. Realistic objectives, personal commitment, consistency, positive attitude, discipline etc, 3. Running style and technique, which anyone can learn. The importance of trained skills
This week's question comes from a forum member whose event schedule is looking a bit crowded..."I'm doing the Edinburgh Marathon on 27 May. It's my first marathon, and the training is going OK, though I had two weeks off due to injury. I've got
, and find what they like.You're well known for your 100-plus-mile weekly training schedule each week. How do you find time to sleep?(Chris Leigh 3)I sleep a lot! I get 10 hours or so at night, and another two in the afternoon between 2 and 4 o'clock. I
the recovery process. Very important is the need to build easy days and easy weeks into your running schedule, and recovery is essential. – cealDon't do what I doI was only today thinking about this – I have a grumbling left knee. Grumbling so much that I am
't start running again. You can use any of the scores of beginning-to-run schedules that are out there. With my first I had a C-section, and a nice young physiotherapist who visited me a couple of weeks later gave me lots of advice about rotating my ankles
. – SuperCazVisit your sports centre – and watch the foodAt this early stage, focus on doing a moderate amount of excercise every day or as often as your schedule allows. I'd also recommend speaking to your local sports centre. Explain your objectives
