. In other words, you have to monitor your body, not let it revert to auto-pilot.3. Speedwork(5 per cent; 15 minutes)Many runners fear the added demands of speedwork, worrying about stress on the ligaments and joints, pushing the body nearly to the limit
the time. People come to the track lacking stamina because they dont train consistently throughout the rest of the week. As a result theyre not in shape to handle speedwork. When they race, their goals are out of sync just because theyve run
, it actually makes your muscles work hard. This builds strength and means youll notice the difference when you return to the road. When its flat, it provides an excellent speedwork surface (spikes may be necessary in wetter conditions) and, unlike a track
