.To help make all this happen, here's our first-ever beginners' racing guide. Here, you'll find everything that you need to know – from tips on nutrition and warm-ups, to race-day strategies and recovery techniques. Race DayRace day can be intimidating
and tasty runner's diet. Fuel SupplyCarbs are the body’s primary source of fuel, so they should form a significant part of your diet – around 60 per cent is a good general rule. Stored as glycogen in your muscles and liver, carbohydrate is the fuel your body
' intensity that can be sustained for a few miles, but isn't all-out. Running at this intensity burns more stored carbohydrate (glycogen), rather than fat.The higher end of the zone (85-95 per cent) includes speedwork reps. These develop speed and improve VO2
right through to race day. Our beginner and intermediate programmes both include walk breaks.Q.What equipment do I need? A. All you need is a properly fitted pair of shoes, a suitable sports bra (for women) and some comfortable sports clothing
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-looking, colour-coordinated running outfit that you enjoy wearing.Eat more. Many runners – particularly women – don’t consume enough calories to support their running habit. If running seems difficult, you may not have enough fuel in your tank. Certain low-carbohydrate
weekly runs, you should focus on increasing the amount you can run at one time until you build to at least the race distance, or the equivalent amount of time spent running."I encourage runners, particularly beginners, to focus on time and effort, rather
, high-carbohydrate meals and drink at least two litres of water every day. Keeping your energy stores topped-up and staying hydrated is important. Don't overload on fibre as the race nears - try white pasta and bread instead of brown - and avoid alcohol
on. See full threadCommon beginner injuries and health tipsBlistersMarathong - The night before a long run, I put petroleum jelly all over my feet, put socks on and go to bed. The petroleum jelly softens the skin while you sleep. On the day
not carbo-loading, and take the glycogen-loading theory as an act of faith. I like to have my main eating day two days before the race, and a relatively light diet (but mainly carbohydrate) the day before. - VelociraptorJoin the thread COLD WEATHER GEARI
