.runnersworld.co.uk forum about something called base training' and thought I'd give it a go."Building an endurance base by slowly adding mileage to steady runs is a tried and tested technique, but base training using a heart-rate monitor (HRM) is an idea conceived
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
injured on rough terrain." Change of sceneTaking your running off-road now and then will give you a welcome break from the miles of flat, bleak asphalt that can dominate triathlon training. The variety of terrain and stunning locations are guaranteed
Break free from the cliché training neednt revolve around the supposed loneliness of the long distance runner. A solo run can be great for clearing your head, but a group run is ideal for connecting with friends, and by feeding each others
How To Find Your Maximum Heart RateA heart rate monitor can help to ensure that you don’t work too hard – or take it too easy! – in training sessions. Depending on the session, your target heart rate will be anywhere between 60 and 95% of your
to feel more satisfied as a consequence.4. Give the training log a restAs long as you are compulsively logging every mile, you’ll have difficulty taking advantage of different options. The mere thought or recording ‘DNR’ or ‘rest day’ in your log is likely
1. SpeedThe Session: 4 x 40m sprints (with 3 mins recovery), then 4 x 300m sprints (with 6 mins recovery)Tony Minichiello says: "Speed training in heptathlon is crucial as there's an element of it in every event - just as there is in every race
Train too hard, and you'll probably burn out or get injured. Train too gently and you simply won't make the most of your potential (but hey, that's okay).Training by heart rate is one good way of getting it right (see the links at the bottom
“There’s a difference between burning calories and boosting fitness,” says Stephanie Orstad, a corporate wellness coach. While cycling to work expends calories, the junctions and obstacles that slow most commutes can leave your heart puttering far below its target rate.Turn activ...
with 400m repeats at goal pace, say, instead of 800m - to remove the intimidation factor. "It's better to make mistakes in training and learn from them than to make them on race day," he says.Think Positive: "Success consists of going from failure
