? Make sure you have a clear understanding of all the key ingredients and start to build the jigsaw from there."AT: "Recognise what makes races work well. Go and help at other local events as a volunteer and try as many different aspects of this as you
.3. No need to rushCheck travel updates to make sure there are no hold-ups. It's not just that you don't want to miss the start - you want to minimise your stress levels so that you are relaxed before you dive into the water. "If it's a race you
to cramp just before the Runner's World cheering point. I was all set to look out for the team 8 supporters when I had to concentrate on kicking the cramp out without stopping. Had to do this intermittently until the finish but thankfully didn't lose too
are all part of training. It is not just about when you are in the pool, on the bike or running. If you forget to focus on rest and recovery then you will never fulfil your true potential.For me, it is crucial to have consistency in my training. That means
to the downright dangerous. Here’s our list of the more common pitfalls, and ways to avoid them once and for all.LightheadednessEvery runner wants feet as light as feathers, but what if you're getting that ethereal sensation at the other end of your body? Dizziness
works as a consultant in private practice dealing with everyone from elite level runners to beginners.Q1) What's the best exercises for strengthening weak glute muscles ? - Seren NosA1) You’ve got 3 glutes, all of which slightly differ in function
that would have most helped my initiation into running would be to have understood my body and the messages it sent to my brain. All too often I ignored little niggles in order to complete an extra mile in training. If I had spent a little less time running
and the emphasis they put on different parts of their running life are far from consistent. However, the lessons are no less valuable. To tap into this knowledge, I contacted 20 runners of varied ability and background, all of whom have been running for more than
to find one that previous experience suggests would suit you. A local race, for example, means you won’t spend hours travelling so you’ll feel fresh at the start; then again such a race might have more hills and undulations than you’d like.Check out
I am not a fish. I'm not even a hippo or an elephant. They all swim instinctively. I don't. There is nothing I find natural about moving through water. That's not to say I can't swim. Like most people, I've been swimming since childhood. For periods
