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Marathon Race-Week Q+A: Liz Yelling
By Liz Yelling on 17/04/2009 16:08:07
Double Olympian - and Lucozade Sport Super Six mentor - Liz Yelling answers your frequently-asked marathon questions
Q. Is it normal to feel really hungry during the taper period? What snacks would you recommend? Nutty 29A. It is usual to feel hungry in the taper. Eat little and often and make sensible food choices such as bananas and wholemeal foods. Foods
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Pick of the Crop: Summer
By Runner's World on 04/06/2009 12:56:43
Fuel up with the second in our series of quick and easy guides to the best of Britain's seasonal produce
more vitamin C than oranges, more calcium than milk, more iron than spinach and more folate than bananas, and is packed with antioxidants, vitamins B1, B6, K and E, magnesium, manganese and zinc. The winning combination of vitamin B1 and magnesium
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Cheer Here - RW Forumites at the Virgin London Marathon
By Alice Palmer on 11/04/2012 10:00:00
The Runner's World supporters at Mile 17 have cheered on many a marathon runner - find out how it works and how to get involved
balloons and a big Runner's World banner to put up too.The Mile 17 crew generate an unbeatable atmosphere. All runners passing the raucous stall are handed Jelly Babies, bananas and water, even a spot of first aid if they need it. MikeFrog says, "It
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My 2005 London Marathon
By Runner's World on 23/04/2005 19:20:38
How was it for you? - Quotes and pictures from London 05
who gave me a chocolate biscuit around the 20-mile mark that stopped me keeling over, and the bloke in the fancy dress who made sure I sprinted to the line so to avoid sharing a finishing photo with a banana. Andy Gillespie, 4:08 What a great day
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TW Race Report: Ironman 70.3 Asia-Pacific Championships 2012
By Richard Melik on 19/01/2012 10:00:00
We review the half ironman race set in the stunning island of Phuket
holiday in the region. A combination of spicy, delicious flavours with healthy ingredients makes it a great choice for athletes. Highly recommended is a trip to the local fruit markets – pick up some perfectly ripe bananas, mangos and pineapples as well
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A Matter Of Course
By Nicola Joyce on 01/07/2010 16:25:24
The more you know about a race course, the better your chances of performing at your best
to leave a few surprises for race day, but you shouldn't.Knowing something about the course can be invaluable. Training on the course can help if you're nervous about the great unknown. Saffron Webber from Horsham, West Sussex, is training for the Banana
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Carb Your Enthusiasm
By on 18/11/2009 15:26:47
Carbohydrates have had a bad press in recent years, but they are vital for triathletes. You just have to know what to eat, and when
), while bananas and baked beans are listed as moderate, as they fall between 55 and 70 on the scale.The problem with this system, however, is that the index is based on a standard amount of carbs - 50g. To get that amount of carbs from some foods would
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Race Nutrition Explained
By on 18/11/2009 13:44:17
With the right race-day nutrition you can avoid disaster and maximise performance
hours before the race," says Steve Worthington, an elite triathlete with a third-place finish in the Windsor Triathlon to his name.Closer to the race, Worthington may eat a banana and drink a little sports drink or squash. "In theory, I should be well
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My VLM 2010: Mandy Legg (6:38.12)
By Mandy Legg on 27/04/2010 15:10:33
Every incredible journey starts with a single step - my journey from complete non-runner to Virgin London Marathon finisher
all toting their regulation red kit bags with running numbers duly affixed - there was an amazing sense of camaraderie as strangers discussed strategies and finish times while sipping their isotonic fluids and nibbling bananas.At the start we all made
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My VLM 2010: James Spalding (3:58)
By James Spalding on 29/04/2010 01:15:12
A fine line between love and hate - the course was too crowded and I missed my dream time goal. But I had back-up goals and hit them!
kind of didn’t know what to do for the best. I ate a banana and a Mars bar. Drank an energy drink and stretched. I left the finish area and joined the crowds of supporters all eager to meet their runners. I was choking back the tears when I saw my
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