Injury-free fitness: How to take the ouch out of your workout
The fifth instalment of this eight-week series focuses on the importance of your warm-up and warm-down
Hold your horses: Why you should warm up before your run
The central nervous system needs to be triggered to perform the right sequence of movements as we run
Food on the run: How to eat when training for a 10 km
If you are training your body for a 10K race, what you eat should be just as important as your physical training
Train hard, train smart: How to take your running to the next level
The second part of this eight-week spring tune-up emphasizes training zones
No more excuses: How to get back into your running routine
This eight-week spring tune-up, with its emphasis on training zones, is designed to get you back on track safely
Before the race, rest hard and breathe easy
With the physical training now complete, take time to get mentally prepared
RACE READY Tapering
Race day's almost here: time to relax (a little)
A few weeks before race day, nearly all the hard training is over
Why running too fast in the first mile can ruin your race
Even a small deviation from your planned tempo can end up scuppering your run
Gearing up for a marathon? Try a dress rehearsal
The idea is to get stoked for the big day without overdoing it. Keep that in mind when you decide how far and how fast
RACE READY Indulging during training
You don’t have to swear off all treats while training
The odd drink or two or dessert doesn’t have to be just a fantasy
