is known as angiogenesis, says Dr J Carson Smith, an assistant professor at the University of Maryland, US, who studies the role exercise plays in brain function. “We know that neurogenesis and angiogenesis increase brain tissue volume, which otherwise
to recover from the demands of the race season, reduces your chance of injury and rekindles your competitive zeal for the next season. It doesn't have to be a complete break from all exercise, but should involve a reduction in intensity and volume
, rather than actually getting quicker. After a while you can hit mile splits within a second or two and judge your effort to perfection," he says.It's not chasing a PB that has motivated Pete this year. He's recently joined a club, and says it has opened a
, consider including some new details.Beyond reason "When you log your training, it's always worth having a motivational reminder on each page to tell you why you are putting in the effort," says Smythe. This might be anything from "marathon in September
ways to make running enjoyable for most children. Children should also learn about their breathing patterns. They should eat well and have adequate rest. These things are more important than winning races at an early age."Talking volumes
with:Five minutes of easy runningFive minutes of full body stretches“In a 60-minute run probably only half of the running would be of a decent quality so this actually provides a better workout, despite the apparently lower volume of running,” says Ward
down the volume. Research at the University of Northern Iowa found that those running 50 miles a week had marathon times no faster than those who logged just 40 at a similar intensity. Moreover, the 50-mile runners were no fitter than their 40-mile kin
