recovery meal - its balance of carbohydrate and protein hits the magic 4:1 carbs:protein recovery ratio.Quick-cook couscous is widely available and takes as little as five minutes, a kettle and a bowl to prepare - just the thing for refuelling rapidly after
, there will be nothing added or taken away - not even water or flavourings.Around 70% of honey's sugar content is made up of fructose and glucose, and it's the balance of these two sugars that determines whether a honey is clear or set. A higher fructose content results
and structured training plans just go out the window. I just try to maintain my fitness in between races. If you do too much, injuries happen. I also think it's important to have a balanced life, and try not to get too obsessed with running!Have you had any
gritting your teeth and digging in, but they're balanced by the thrilling descents. The finish, in the courtyard of historic Ripley Castle lends a touch of the epic to crossing the finish line and if that doesn't lift your spirits, the famously generous
than ever, which means you need nutritionally balanced meals - and plenty of them. Watch out for a loss of appetite or sustained weight loss.Frequent colds and low-level viruses The amount of training you're doing means that your immune system is more
running. Most runners understand the benefits of a healthy, balanced diet, and fresh, seasonal food can play a big part in making sure your diet is made up of the freshest and most nutritious food available. Spring is the perfect time to start eating
dishes and stir fries.Try this: The balance of carbs and protein in these salmon parcels makes them a perfect post-run midweek supper. Cut a large square of baking parchment and place a portion of cooked couscous in the middle. Pop a salmon fillet on top
cross-trainingIt's great that you love running, but balance out time on your feet with other training and your favourite sport will benefit. Take up yoga, for example, and as well as benefiting from improved posture and zen-like calm, you
