put it down to bad luck and poor company. But either way, while training for a race I'm almost always scuppered with a cold at some point. In fact, in the last three marathons I've run, I've picked up something in the weeks leading to the race.Two tips
Winter Woe: Catching a ColdThe only gloop you want to be swallowing on the run is an energy gel, so bolster your immune system with plenty of vitamin C-rich citrus fruit, peppers and broccoli. Low levels of vitamin D also leave you susceptible
the dumplings cold with a soured cream and chive dip. The SkinnyCalories 457Fibre 11.1gSaturated fat 1.22gMany thanks to wholegraingoodness.com for providing this recipe.
as not to annoy the honed and toned swimming machines ploughing up and down, and then started splashing around and whingeing.It was tight around the neck. The water was cold on my face, but my forearms were warm. It was so BUOYANT (and I know that's its job) - my
, with some lazy boating included, rather than one of the toughest middle-distance triathlons in the country.The 1.9K swim in the beautiful but bitterly cold Ullswater Lake was shortened owing to strong winds, bringing swimmers into the safety of a sheltered
, pitted 150g cherry tomatoes, halved Salt and pepper 1 tbsp olive oil200g halloumi, sliced 1 Place the new potatoes in a pan, cover with cold water and lightly salt to taste. Bring to the boil and simmer for 10-15 minutes, until cooked. Drain and set aside
start. Sip on an energy drink leading up to and during the session (not too cold, just at room temperature).Warm-up: 10 minutes easy spinning at 100rpm, then increase your heart rate progressively during the next 5 minutes to reach your threshold heart
, cumin, crushed garlic, salt and pepper, and rubbing it into the chicken breasts. 2. For the salad, cook the wild rice according to the packet instructions. Rinse under cold running water. Drain well and tip into a large bowl.3. Stir the beetroot, spring
No matter how scary (or otherwise) your Jack-o'-lantern is this year, you can put it to good use in this soothing soup. It's the perfect way to warm up your engine - and rev up your energy levels - before setting out to run on cold days
Duct TapeTypical cycling useSecuring moving parts on your bike that shouldn't be moving, from unravelling bar tape to loose mudguards.Other usesWinter shoe conversion: Nobody wants cold feet while riding. If you don't have a pair of cold
