won't enjoy their running or achieve as much, and might even give up altogether," explains Jamie Edwards, sports psychologist (trained-brain.com). "As a runner you really get to know yourself and what kind of mental toughness you have inside – once you
Fletcher, lecturer in sport and performance psychology at Loughborough University. "Runners tend to think of what’s stopping them achieving their next PB – injuries, work, limited time – rather than remembering how they achieved their last milestone
Wanted: Coaching team. Must include running coach, sport psychologist, physiotherapist, nutritionist and doctor.What runner hasn't wished for a chance to work with a team of experts who can answer all their questions, tell them what to do, maybe
as your club mates." See if you can meet up for a couple of post-run sessions to get to know the runners.Make Contact While running is probably the oldest sport known to man, most clubs have moved with the times, with websites that provide information
: A Runner’s Guide to Keeping Injury Free (£8.44, amazon.co.uk). "Minor injuries wrongly diagnosed could turn into serious issues."BREAK IT: When you have a nagging ache or pain, the sooner you see a doctor – preferably a sports medicine specialist
