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It’s easy to get overwhelmed by the amount of different advice proffered by fellow runners and written about in magazines & on the web. With so many sessions and programmes out there, many runners end up over complicating their training.

So remember, you won’t go too far wrong by sticking with the basics and focusing on just four key principles that should form the backbone of your training plan throughout the year. Tailor them according to your goals and distance you race.
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The week before:

1. Don’t try and cram in any last minute training, you can’t do anything now to make yourself go faster but there are things you can do to make yourself go slower…..

2. Don’t completely stop….a ‘taper’ is designed for a purpose simply stopping and doing nothing for 5 days may well make you feel heavy and sluggish. Do something light and short, even running for 10 minutes with a few stretches to follow will keep you feeling in great shape.

3. Adjust your work schedule a… Continue

1. Remember that your head can be responsible for about 40% of heat loss. Keep your head covered, wear gloves and wear long leggings to protect your knees.

2. Dress in layers. Use light weight wicking fibers as the layer closest to your body. If it’s raining or looking like it’s going to be wet, wear suitable waterproofs. Wear socks that are made of synthetic fibers to wick moisture away from your skin, helping to prevent blisters and athlete’s foot.

3. Apply skin protection using sun block an… Continue

Sports Dimensions , one the UK’s leading multi-disciplinary sports injury and rehabilitation clinics based in Chiswick in West London, has launched a new innovative running programme called ‘The Running School’. The Running School teaches athletes about simple running biomechanics, balance and form and includes all the key technical factors involved with running faster, more efficiently and remaining injury-free.

Mike Antoni… Continue

Without a good fluid plan you won't be able to make the most of your training. A loss of only 2% of your body weight will decrease your performance by 10%. If you want to achieve your personal goals in the marathon then having a good fluid strategy (that you have practiced in training) is important.

How much fluid do you need?
Everyone is different, if you live in a cool climate and are racing in warmer ones, then not doubt you will need to drink more than usual. If you practice drinking… Continue