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strain. Similarly, repeatedly working just one group of muscles can lead to a strength imbalance within the leg, leaving it more susceptible to injury. Time spent pursuing sports that work the opposing muscles (such as cycling) will improve your stride

Training on hills will make you a stronger, faster and healthier runner, improving your leg-muscle strength, boosting your cardiovascular system, and protecting your leg muscles against soreness. Knowing these benefits won't make tackling them any

it only a third of a usual session.Recovery rebound Many runners experience a renewed sense of fitness midway through the taper as their body draws strength from its imposed period of rest. No matter how good you feel, resist the urge to cram in extra

to go from strength to strength thanks to a high local turnout, good value entry fee and fast field. The opening loop around residential suburbs might not provide much in the way of memorable scenery, but runners are soon treated to more rural landscapes

spectator support, robust organisation and a high turnout of club runners make this an annual favourite for some – throw in a not-so-faint trace of PB potential too and it’s no wonder this fixture continues to go from strength to strength.New Year Box Hill

awareness of her own physical capabilities which, together with a steadfast strength of resolve, enable her to continue achieving. "Sometimes in a race I do catch myself wondering why I’m doing it, but it would never make me slow down and not bother," she

never went over 45 miles in a week and did two quality sessions, a long session and a tempo session. I did do one or two alternatives as well though, like a swim or gym session for core strength. – Dad of TwoBuild up your mileage as early as possible

the disappointment. This is your absolute strength. – Petite OiseauThe tortoise and the hare Could you be trying too hard? When you are new and enthusiastic it is easy to turn every run into a 'race'. I know that’s what I did! – SFCCast your mind back to your

Nearing Gorey Castle to the east of the islandFew of us can comprehend the strength and stamina required to complete the swim leg of an Ironman (2.4 miles), let alone a 44-mile open water swim around Jersey. But for longstanding forumite Dr Nic