Concentrate on doing the things you enjoyWeve all been through it. It starts with a reluctance to change and get out of the door; it continues with a feeling of lethargy during the warm-up. Some days you manage to overcome it and get stuck
. "Choose a time where there is at least four hours between the stretch and your last training session," she says. "Warm up gently, either with a relaxing bath, or using a massage or tennis ball. Roll the ball around tight spots, including the gluteals
-gone. With hundreds of clubs catering for the multifarious runners up and down the country, there's literally something for everyone, from beginner fun-runners to serious pace-setters. Indeed, it's possible to join a running club without ever racing, without being
along to find out which local clubs include juniors. – beanzKids love clubsMy club started a junior club a couple of years ago, and we predicted that around 20-30 kids would turn up. Last year we signed up 120 junior members. They must love
Every time we lace up our shoes, we explore new territory – not just on the road, but within ourselves. When we churn out a finishing kick on spent legs or push ourselves miles further than we ever thought we'd go, we're uncovering hidden strengths
had a hacking cough and felt like death warmed up. And I was at the start of a 76 mile run.""Liz was to meet me in two miles to see whether I wanted to pack it in for the day. I started off down a hill and saw an elderly (by comparison) runner coming
, wait an hour and then go for your runIM TOO BUSYPersonal trainer Mark Ford says building running into your non-running routine is a great way of making sure you get out more often. If Saturday begins with a drive to the shops to pick up the papers
Twenty-two-and-a-half minutes is an impressive amount of time to spend warming up before a bout of physical activity, so hats off to the British as, according to a recent survey, that’s how long we spend preparing for action. You're probably
