Marginal gains have long been touted as the path to sporting success and forming habits is key. Luz Wollocombe asks top riders and psychologists how to make game-changing habits that last longer than a New Year’s resolution

COACHING TIPS TO HELP YOU RAISE YOUR RUNNING GAME

When a near-fatal accident left former Country Walking editor GUY PROCTER broken, lost and grieving a life he could no longer live, it was walking that led him back to health, purpose, and joy.

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Could mindset coaching be the key to getting your mojo back? Mindset coach Evie Llewellyn-Smith tells Bethany Stone about the transformative qualities of her practice — and how she helped five-star event rider Simon Grieve enter the Burghley start box without his ‘chimp’ hijacking his ride

THE REAL SECRET TO GETTING AND STAYING FIT IS ABOUT TAKING (IMPERFECT) ACTION. PUSH YOUR BODY LITTLE AND OFTEN TO BECOME STRONGER, FITTER AND MORE FLEXIBLE