Wake up, make a beeline for the coffeepot. It's a routine most of us can relate to. In fact, nearly 80 per cent of Brits drink coffee every week. And why not? Coffee stimulates the nervous system, helping us feel more alert, better able
is often a sign of dehydration or oncoming heat illness, according to sports doctor David Jenkinson. "Even slight dehydration immediately impacts performance," he explains. "It is a danger even in the colder winter months." Dizziness can also be caused by a
on Mondays or any day after a holiday. Her advice is to make a weekend schedule, and stick with it. For help, line up a training partner.11. Stay involvedIt seems counter-intuitive, but keeping busy can keep you healthy. Having projects to do gives your day
. But what I do have in common with Liz and Sonia (apart from our taste in sport and washboard tummies I wish!) is that I too have been a pregnant runner. Unlike them I did not go on to win London Marathon records or win medals at the Sydney Olympics
be equally draining. "What most runners don't appreciate is just how much energy your brain uses, especially when it's pumped with adrenalin," says Charlie Pedlar, endurance physiologist with the English Institute of Sport (EIS)."Your heart beats faster
.co.uk. "That's when sleep should really become your primary training component and biggest focus." And if you lie awake tossing and turning with anxiety the night before a race? Don't sweat it. The Journal of Sports Medicine and Physical Fitness reports
temperature above 101°F could increase the risk of birth defects. So make sure youre staying cool enough, and if in doubt, take your temperature after a run. If its over 100°F, youre probably overdoing it. Also, skip that post-run soak in a hot bath.6. You
your comments to any of the discussions, and who knows, maybe your experience will help another runner get back off the couch and out running again.Finally the serious bit: if in doubt, consult your doctor or sports injury specialist about health
