Skip to content
- Build up distances and effort gradually over time
- Run as regularly as possible – but not too often
- Listen to your body
- Variety is the spice of life – don’t run the same routes at the same pace all the time
- Run off road as often as you can – a softer surface will reduce the impact on your joints
- Try to build a regular pattern to your training so your body and mind can accustom themselves
- Remember your muscles and joints need to recover from exertions – enjoy rest days
- Try a little cross-training on rest days – maybe swim or cycle or the gym
- Incorporate different types of training into your 1wk – 2wk training cycle – see later for ideas
- Record your training in a diary – a reminder of your achievements and encouragement to keep going !