of training sessions later in the day as reasons not to run stack up. Morning runners tend to miss fewer sessions and feel satisfied for the rest of the day having already ticked off their training. As the weather gets warmer, do I need to drink more
trusty band of old hands too – have spent a busy year training and chatting on the forums. And this Sunday (July 12), you'll be able to follow all the latest news and updates live from Switzerland on the IMCH Armchair Supporters Thread.We'll be catching
psychological pitfalls.Problem: You find it hard to stay motivated Keith's solution: Awareness trainingIt's very difficult to keep motivated to continue running if you aren't aware of how your running is going, your progress to date and what factors might
Unfortunately, even with the best-laid plans, the unexpected can happen and your PB dream can quickly turn into a nightmare. But with a little brain training away from the track, you can prepare yourself for any eventuality.Dr Fletcher says, "Preparation for a
Spring is the perfect time to get some 10Ks under your belt, whether you're planning to run your very first race or fancy a quick sharpener after months of marathon training.Clandon Park 10K (Guildford, April 24)Grab your family and friends - with a
of the field, start planning your fancy dress costume now. With prizes for fancy dress as well as the usual winner and age categories, this is one race where technical gear comes second to style. 4. Grizzly & Cub Run Where: Devon When: March, 2010
to watch the sun set over Northern Ireland. Once the racing's out of the way, round off your feel-good weekend with the event's much-loved ceilidh."All in all, what a great weekend! Brilliant organisation, T-shirts fab and activities planned throughout
. The heavy training load was sometimes a case of too much, too soon before a big race; and the low-carb diet left runners hungry and low in morale in the run-up to race day. Runners also found it tough to stuff themselves with enough carbs in the final three
. Adding sliced banana before heating makes for a sweet, healthy and heartier pre-run breakfast.Pancakes With a little planning pancakes can be a quick, hot and healthy breakfast. Swap refined white flour for buckwheat to get all of the taste but far more
for running faster. Most speed and distance monitors will be able to store lap times and mile splits, let you upload a training plan and download incredibly detailed stats to your computer, so you can get the most out of your session. Being able to see
