Top Tips For Easier Training

If you're at a stage where you're not enjoying your running so much, take a look at these tips from DoRunning, all aimed at helping to save you time and effort so you can take pleasure in your running again.

1. If possible, get yourself into a routine and run at the same time every day. If you're deciding when to fit in your run, you'll waste time.

2. Keep track of when you run - mark your calendar and you'll find you running will improve.

3. Work out your goal and then work out how to get there. Devise a four month running plan consisting of your weekly runs - long runs, speed sessions, hill practice and don't forget your rest days. This way, you'll only need to look at your schedule as you head out the door.

4. Try running first thing in the morning while you still have the will to do so. The longer the day goes on, the more likely you are to find other things to do and running will lose its priority status.

5. If you don't have time for a full stretching routine, concentrate on your calves and hamstrings.

6. When you're running try and think positive thoughts. If you are feeling down, remind yourself of how far you've come over the last few weeks or months.

7. If you're not sure where to begin on your tempo training workout, then jog slowly in one direction for 30 minutes then turn round and run nearer to your desired long distance pace for 20 minutes. Jog slowly back to your starting place.

8. Rather than pile on the miles, work out your goals and then set your mileage accordingly. Many runners train more or faster to achieve their goals instead of savouring their miles.

9. If you do want to run further but feel you're struggling to build up your distance, take a one minute walking break after every nine minutes of running. This will allow you to double the time you're out and you'll feel good about the distance you're achieving. If this is still too hard, then take a walking break after every four minutes of running.

10. One day a week, don't worry about your pace, time or distance. Get up and head out whenever you feel like it and just run and remember you are an athlete.

11. Check your resting heart rate before you get out of bed. If your heart rate is above normal, then it could mean you're tired and need to have a rest day.

Katina Read writes regular stories for the running website dorunning. Specialising in running footware, clothing and accessories, dorunning is becoming an unmissable resource for athlets of all abilities. With vast amounts of information to help runners, dorunning is fast becoming a runner's bible. With amateur and professional athletes buying their running shoes and gear from us, we are always up to date with the latest in the world of running. Visit dorunning for more news stories, training and nutrition tips and associated information.

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