When you first take up running, what gets you out the door is sheer enjoyment. It's this that motivates you to complete your first race (and fans the desire to target your second and third...) and gives you the immense satisfaction of putting a hard
or neglecting because of training - going to the cinema, phoning your mother or hanging out with friends. Or take the opportunity to build your strengths in those sports you can still do safely while you recover.4. Think long termMaitland says it can take five
Finishing a marathon takes huge reserves of mental strength. Sports psychologist Dr Victor Thompson, part of the ASICS PRO Team, shares some of the principles of sports psychology to keep you running strong.Flick through our slideshow to discover Dr
that should not be ignored. We asked Andy Lane of Tri Coaching Wales (tricoachingwales.com) for advice on how to tailor training to suit the male and female mind and body.Women1. Embrace strength training Women are often concerned that weight training
fitness and build on it. Whether you want to work on your motivation, speed, strength or endurance, we’ve got a plan for you.SUMMER ACHIEVEMENT: Became a runnerAUTUMN GOAL: Stay motivatedThis summer, you became a runner (maybe again). Congrats. Now
on your speed if you always climb; hit the hills if you're more at home on the flat. Jump to itPlyometrics - explosive jumping and hopping exercises - help your muscles to reach maximum strength quickly. Researchers found that just one month of plyometric
Setting challenging yet attainable goals is key to maintaining a long-term running career. After all, you’re more likely to stay motivated when you have something to work towards and can measure your progress at regular intervals. But picking
to be more motivated to complete them.KEEP IT PERSONALTime-effective training does not mean that you need to do every session at maximum intensity. It means that your training should be dependent on your strengths and weaknesses, and the type of race you
