WORDS: RACHAEL WOOLSTON
I’ve got no will power.” How often have you heard yourself or a friend say this despairingly, citing it as a reason why a diet failed, you didn’t stick to your training plan or you couldn’t hold your pace to get a parkrun PB? It was once believed that this was because we only had a certain amount of willpower and that, after a stressful day, such as a long stint in the office or with the kids, we would have emptied the tank. Now, new research is suggesting it’s possible to build an unlimited supply. We say yes to that. Here’s our guide to staying strong all year round. \