| This can happen: after three years of long runs, | | | | motivation |
| races and lots of speed work, you find out that you | | | | Base training doesn't actually have to mean running. |
| are getting fed up with doing a session 'because it | | | | You can start your training season doing pretty much |
| was on the schedule', or because everyone else was | | | | any general training (swimming, cycling, rowing, |
| doing it. If you already have two disappointing | | | | aerobics) then progress to more specific training later |
| marathons, try considering base-building. It will open | | | | on. Its all about building a good cardio-respiratory |
| up a whole new lease of life for you. Then you will | | | | system which simply requires consistent, chronic |
| know why you are doing each run, and if you're an | | | | exposure to activity. |
| inquisitive type, this will give you more pleasure and | | | | |