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Vitamins - A Complete Guide
By Runner's World on 22/12/2002 19:43:34
functioning of nerves, brains and muscles Wholemeal bread and wholegrain cereals; beans, lentils and peas; pork; fruit; fortified breakfast cereals May optimise energy production and performance Involved in energy production; increased needs of athletes can
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The Penguin Family
By John Bingham on 10/03/2003 12:52:30
Let your family into a special secret - take them running with you
convinced that I was going to seriously hurt myself. As I continued to run and race, though, my joy became contagious. When my mother retired, aged 65, she took up racewalking and rediscovered the athlete she had abandoned 50 years before. Suddenly she
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Q+A: Ironman UK
By on 28/07/2011 13:11:37
Get the lowdown on Ironman UK, one of the toughest long-distance triathlons, as it heads to Bolton this weekend
in popularity.Still haven't had your Ironman fix? Look ahead to the racing season's finale at the the World Championshps in Hawaii on October 8, with our course preview.Seven things you didn't know about Ironman UK 2011... The oldest athlete taking part is 71
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The appeal of long-distance triathlon
By Julie-Anne Ryan on 09/06/2011 15:29:23
We investigate why more and more triathletes are going long for their first race
the individual events. I don't know how it will shape the sport in years to come but it is a shame there are conflicts within the sport because there isn't the exposure or athletes to spread around."Doing what makes senseLong-distance triathlete Jenny Gowans, 35
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Fuel Your Fire
By Selene Yeager on 27/04/2011 15:37:31
Train harder by choosing the right breakfast for your session
at Sports-Nutritionist.com. "Then you need to take in foods that give you the fuel to perform your best." Here's how. Calories are based on a 68kg athlete.Picture credit: Sue TallowEasy Spin or RunCalories: 200 to 300 Time before: 30-45 minutes
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Mind Gains: Fool your Brain
By Matt Gilbert on 06/04/2012 10:00:00
How to trick performance benefits out of your brain – and the science behind it
Ever thought you could get a performance boost from Robson Green’s Extreme Fishing? Nor did we, but disengaging your brain could give you an edge, say researchers at Bangor University. They asked athletes to complete a high-intensity session after spending 90
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Preventing injury with Bikram yoga
By Olga Allon on 11/03/2013 13:09:08
.Foundation buildingBikram is the perfect foundation for any sport, particularly high-impact ones. Its help in preventing injuries means you’ll be able to enjoy high-impact sports such as running, rugby and football for longer, which is why so many athletes make it a
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Nutrition clinic: nitrates - the new performance booster?
By Dr James Morton on 08/05/2013 14:55:49
per day for the 5 days prior to your event. When undertaking this protocol, data are now accumulating to suggest improved physiology athletic performance in a variety of sports.The most notable effect initially was that loading with nitrate reduces
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Plyometric Power
By David Morton on 29/09/2010 12:45:10
Running is a series of actions. If you could prime each one with an explosion of energy, you’d become faster. Plyometrics is your gunpowder, so pack your muscles with fire power and leave your old PBs for dead
Plyometrics n. A type of exercise training designed to produce fast, powerful movements and improve the functions of the nervous system, generally for the purpose of improving athletic performance. Or, if you like, the more explosively you can move
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Cross-Country: The Training of Champions
By Nicola Smith on 01/11/2010 14:23:14
Discover why cross-country running is the perfect strength and endurance boost
runners - from Mo Farah to Paula Radcliffe - and the benefits for track and road runners are manifold. Farah, who bagged gold in the European Cross-Country Championships in 2006 and silver in 2009, recently became the first athlete in 20 years to win
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