Running with Rob (Week 3) - Rewarding yourself and fueling the body

Being a long-distance runner can be gruelling and while the rewards are plentiful – medals, glory, improved health, making new friends etc. - training can feel like punishment at times.

When your loved ones are sitting down to watch a box set by the fire, you could be facing the prospect of heading out in the piddling rain to push your body up hills with the wind blowing against your face after a full day at work.

This thought is enough to put anyone off, seasoned runner or not. The secret to overcoming this is to dangle a proverbial carrot in front of yourself with a little reward at the end of the week.