people so you motivate each other. Do a road or cross-country race and use the treadmills together at your local gym. Join a tri club and use the sessions and advice on offer." - Tim Don "Tell yourself that training in the miserable winter makes you a

If you don't have a big race in your sights, it can be hard to stay focused. Challenge yourself, or join others with weekly, monthly or annual mileage targets. By setting yourself a mileage challenge you can combine the motivation of having a target

for races. The advantage goes beyond the few grams you’ll save in weight, says Fischer. “Even if the physical advantages are minimal, the psychological gain could be a real plus.” Time savings: 10-15 seconds Add Two Minutes To Your Warm-up“Many runners don