-run stretches and exercises – just run!When the goal of doubling is to enhance recovery, split your mileage for the day as evenly as possible. For example, if you had planned for an eight-miler, do two runs of four miles each. By splitting it evenly, you
minutes whenever I trained.It was summer and we took a trip to the South of France to stay with my sister. She thought I was mad to be running in my condition. One evening, a doctor came round for an aperitif. I was all but internally examined
the gamut from mild to severe, says orthopaedic surgeon Nicholas DeNubile. "If you turn it with enough force, you'll stretch or tear ligaments, which produces dramatic, and almost immediate, swelling." Women are slightly more prone to ankle twists than men
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
about your exercise programme is essential to guarantee a healthy pregnancy. A supportive doctor who recognises the benefits of an exercise programme will not only listen to your concerns, but should also address your individual needs, although you should never hesitate
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
my mileage and practised running above 14,000 feet, but still I'd limped home after aggravating an old Achilles injury. Today I was ready for a charmed third try. I was fit, healthy and confident of a top-10 finish. Maybe I'd even break three hours
