calories' worth of after-dinner treats. These might range from 60 calories in an apple, to 100-150 calories in a pot of fat-free yoghurt or rice pudding, or 170 calories in a bottled beer.Say 'yes' to hot chocolate: Look at the benefits. First, it
if you can resupply it within the first two hours after exercise. The whey protein with glutamine (amino acids) helps to build lean muscle and rapidly-absorbed carbohydrate re-energises your tired body. The chocolate flavour of High5’s recovery drink
about cereal bars on sale in health food shops. The researchers showed that many contain more fat than a Mars Bar and more sugar than chocolate digestive biscuits. A healthy-looking flapjack, for instance, was found to contain 430 calories and 20.3 grams
will leave you feeling deprived and probably grouchy, too. To avoid these emotions, which can steer you off course, Waterhouse suggests you heed your cravings… in moderation. “If you want chocolate, a thousand carrot sticks won’t fill the void. So eat a
Burning desireWhen Runner’s World reader Andrew Corrie saw that his Isle of Man village was looking for a retained firefighter, he should have leapt at the chance to fulfil his lifetime dream. But although he had the commitment and the aptitude, he
the Wiltshire countryside can throw at you.Bexhill Seafront Half- Marathon (East Sussex, Nov 14) Scenic seafront race held on the promenade. -->National Highlights...Easy Runner Sodbury Slog, Gloucs, Nov 14 For the past few months we have searched long
Getty Images Most runners are keen to eat a healthy, balanced diet, and plumping for the fresh, seasonal food on your doorstep is an easy way to make sure your diet is made up of the freshest and most nutritious food around
and often Frequent snacking throughout the day is a sure way to avoid low blood sugar levels and tiredness by the time you get home for your run. Research shows that eating little and often is best for runners… as long as you’re eating the right things
) -->As a Runner's World supporter virgin I wasn't sure what to expect from the support teams. They were great in making us feel welcome and useful. Here Meerkat, Lady Lucan, Meldy and Legless deserve a special mention. It was interesting to meet some
, and then the 10 magnificent forum support teams at mile 17 who looked after all the runners, not just their own, and my own support team seven - you were all truly superb, and gave us a huge lift at a difficult part of the course.Thanks to forumite photographer
