running technique. We look at a young runner and encourage him or her to run properly. We also give them basic coaching. Other authorities have mini-athletics events, inter-schools championships and county events for different age groups."Club 8-18 Young
have shown that most people dont consume the DV (15 milligrams) for this mineral. Since you sweat out small amounts of it each time you exercise, you can quickly run the risk of a zinc deficiency. In one study, athletes had twice the zinc loss through
Q I often read how elite athletes train twice a day, and its got me wondering whether double sessions can benefit us mere mortals. Is it a good idea?A Provided that you are not already doing additional cross-training, running twice a day can
and the affection of the huge crowds gathered there, and proved that it was possible for a disparate group of athletes – some finely honed and experienced, some self-confessed lardbutts – to swim, cycle and run from zero to hero in just nine months.But on Sunday
lactic threshold and your V02 max - both key performance markers of an athlete - and they will squeeze as much quality out from the hour as possible.Two other quick tips:Pacing is critical in any event. Because you may not have performed any rides
reality is that many of the country's top athletes - including Alistair Brownlee, the reigning ITU World Champion - spend the majority of their off-season slugging it out through rain, sleet and snow right here in the UK. And if they can do it, so can you
Studies conducted at the Cornell University Food and Brand Lab in New York indicate that people underestimate the calorie content in a meal by about 20 per cent - and by as much as 50 per cent after a tough workout, which means athletes often
early in the race. Continue to regularly drink small amounts. Most athletes can tolerate 200-300ml every 15-20 mins but this will vary with the intensity of the exercise. You are more likely to drink them if the drinks are cool, palatable and easily
Elite athletes have long sworn by rubdowns to aid recovery and help them feel fresh the day after intense training or a race. It's not likely that we need another reason to have a post-exercise massage, but researchers from Ohio State University
recommendation for all endurance athletes is to increase daily protein consumption from 0.8-1.0g to about 1.2-1.7g of protein per kilogramme of body weight. Although the protein intake of vegetarians is usually less than that of people who eat meat and fish, both
