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Pre Parachute Regiment Training – 5 ways to beat a Running Plateau

When you make the decision to join the Parachute Regiment you know you need to get your fitness into check. But one big obstacle you may meet is a plateau in performance – it’s a flat-line, a point you just can’t get past. Here are 5 quick tips on beating your running plateau.

2 - Check your diet Diet can account for 80% of your training goals – if you are filling your body with the wrong foods & drink, your progress whilst training will be negatively impacted. When you reach the plateau point, assess your diet and cut out junk food and alcohol – this will have a positive impact on your training and you will lose weight in the process (which should bring your running times down).

3 - Run with a partner Don’t just find any partner to run with, they have to be a faster runner or someone who can do the distance. Run with them to keep pace, they will push you to break the plateau.

4 - Enter an event or competition Competition is a great way to increase your performance, it re-focuses your mind to achieve a goal. Choose an event or competition which fit the obstacle you are trying to get over, if you are struggling with speed, enter a short race. If you are needing to increase your stamina try a race which goes over a further distance.

5 – Have a rest Don’t underestimate the need to have proper rest. Having a week off training will help you re-charge and feel a whole lot better when you start training again. It will allow your body to relax and also re-focus your mind, to make it start thinking when you re-start.

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