Coaching articles

Articles on running
Elite coaching special - Craig Mottram and Andy Baddeley on racing    Craig Mottram and Andy Baddeley talk about racing at the highest level
Belief - the key to success say Craig Mottram and Andy Baddeley    Mottram and Baddeley on the importance of self-belief
Elite coaching special - Craig Mottram and Andy Baddeley on athlete lifestyle    An insight into the lifestyle of elite athletes Craig Mottram and Andy Baddeley
Elite coaching special - Marathon world record holder Paul Tergat - Paul Tergat talks about his training, his career and his marathon world record
Elite coaching special - Steve Cram on succeeding over 800m and 1500m - Steve Cram on training and racing over 800m and 1500m
Elite coaching special - Nic Bideau, coach to Craig Mottram - Nic Bideau on coaching elite distance runners such as Craig Mottram
Elite coaching special - Clyde Hart – Michael Johnson’s coach speaks
Elite coaching special - The secrets of Kenya's success – Two of Kenya's top athletes talk about how it is done
Supercharge Your Body - Take Up Running - Advantages of running
How Fast Should I Run – Get your pace right
Ten Routes To Variety – Make your training more interesting
The Reasons For Running – The benefits of running
Treadmill Training – Advice on running in the gym
Top 25 Running Tips – Pointers to better running
Essentials any runner should know - The keys to unlock success

Training articles for beginners
Walking Before You Can Run – How walking can lead to running
Walking For Fitness – Using walking to get fit and stay in shape
Ten Routes To Variety – Make your training more interesting
Treadmill Training – Advice on running in the gym
Top 25 Running Tips – Pointers to better running
Essentials any runner should know - The keys to unlock success
Supercharge Your Body - Take Up Running - Advantages of running
How Fast Should I Run? – Get your pace right
The Reasons For Running – The benefits of running

Training articles specifically for women
Women's training - Will I bulk up? – Should you include strength training
Women's training - Boost your exercise confidence – Don’t be defeated by low self esteem
Women's training - Fit exercise into a busy life – Life is hectic but you can still stay in shape
Yoga And Running – Should you add Yoga to your routine?
Women's special - Make the most of your legs - How to get your legs in shape and give them that bit of wow factor
Treadmill Training – Advice on running in the gym

General training articles
Fight The Fitness Temptations – Avoid the common pitfalls
Find the right gym for you – Choose wisely for money well spent
What's the best music to exercise to? - The best choice of tunes to train to
Not in the mood? Music can boost your motivation to exercise – Not motivated? Time to play some music
Get in shape - train smarter - How to make sure your exercise does what it is meant to
Get active - control your weight - How to shed the pounds and get in shape


Lifestyle
The Route To 24-7 Fitness – Managing your life for top health and fitness
Steer Clear Of Health Disasters – Don’t make these mistakes!
Invest In Your Health - How To Spend Wisely – The best use of pennies for the best fitness
Stress Busting – Don’t let life get you down
Kitbag Essentials – What you need
Be productive - make an appointment with rest – The most overlooked aspect of life today
Control your life - control your fitness – Lifestyle management skills for you
Energise your life – Feel invigorated
Better balance for better fitness - A smarter mix – Plan your life for better health and happiness
Buying for better health - Spend smarter, be fitter
Simple steps to shape up – Why make it harder than it is?

Motivation
How To Maintain Motivation – Ways to stay enthusiastic
Beat The Hardest Part Of Any Session – How to make sure you don’t skip exercise
Get A Goal – Have a focus, have better fitness
Gym Partners – Training with someone at the gym
Training Partners – How a partner will help you get fitter
Stay Motivated – Be the one who is always ready for action
Making the most of your training partner – Help them, let them help you
Be happier - find an exercise partner – Training alone – time to get a buddy

Nutrition and hydration
Does It Matter What I Eat? What Vitamins Do For You – An A-Z guide
Are You Properly Fuelled? – Are you eating the right foods?
Is Your Diet Ruining Your Health? – Is what you eat holding you back?
Eating Essentials For Everyone – key points for good diet
Twelve Easy Ways To Add Fruit And Veg To Your Diet – Being healthier does not have to be tough
Drink Yourself Fitter – Yes, you can do it
Race Day Hydration – Drinking wisely on the big day

Nutrition information and tools
See our nutrition section for extra information on nutrition, diet products and tools such as:

    * calorie counter to work out energy used in a full range of activities including exercise and every day tasks
    * Body Mass Index calculator  calculator for an indication of how appropriate your weight is


Weight management
What Your Weight Really Tells You – The scales may not lie – they do mislead
Does size matter? – The age old question – do you know the answer?
Exercise and music help weight loss – Why an iPod could be the way to a better body
Is your drive for weight loss doing you damage? – Being too keen to shed pounds could do more harm than good

Racing
Beginners' Guide To Racing – First steps to a great raceday
Race Day Hydration – Drink smart to get the most from your fitness
Racing Made Easy – It doesn’t have to be as tough as you think
Help I Can't Race! – We’ve all felt that way – we know how to cure that feeling

Plus
Remember to see our race diary if you want to find an event.

Whether you want to call them training partner, gym buddy, or fitness partner, see our e-partner section to find someone to share your training with.

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