badge of honour, regarded warming up and stretching with deep suspicion and felt that mid-race drinking would only slow me down. There was little plan or structure to any of my running, and racing never failed to disappoint.Now, though, I would regard
of Prozac?I realised then that happiness must exist within its own right. And that, perhaps, you can attain it on a lasting basis (without turning into one of those people in glasses and sports jackets who walk down the street smiling strangely).In our 20s
as we trotted away from the prosperous little commuter town into the leafy lanes and neatly manicured paddocks of the Green Belt. The sun smiled down. Martins darted under eves of immaculate thatch. Dragonflies sported over serene streams, caressed
hot drinks in the barn race HQ. Enter now.Cambridge, Wandlebury 6 Mile Trail Run (Cambridge, November 26)Discover scenic Wanderley Country Park on the outskirts of Cambridge with this brand new out-and-back trail adventure. Watch out for tree roots
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gel or sports drink, you'll feel a nice swell of energy just as you head out the door.This is important because you're more likely to commit to a high-quality workout when you start out feeling strong.Places to rideBecause you might not have time
miles or add high-intensity speed sessions to your training plan. Such sessions will only put extra strain on your body and hinder rather than help your race preparations. Cross-training As tempting as it might be to channel your energy into other sports
miles, but took my inhaler and tried to control my breathing. Like most runners with asthma, I tried to ignore it until I just couldn’t breathe. Then I stopped, took my inhaler, did some breathing exercises, had a drink and tried to get moving by walk
and with a full stride? Is it easy to push and steer one-handed while you’re running at speed? Don’t be seduced by products with words such as ‘sport’ or ‘swift’ in the name, and don’t assume all three-wheelers are suitable for running – most aren’t built
on the run but the overall feel is of a basic pack: storage space is not best utilised and the lack of padding on the shoulders means they dig in slightly when the bladder is full. Finally, the length of the drinking tube might be a bit short for taller
