indulgence - this will make it easier to avoid bingeing on unhealthy treats.Carol Vorderman's Detox for Life (Virgin Books, £10.99) Take away tip Aim to drink at least two litres of water every day, and when you're exercising drink an extra 500ml per hour
Strengthen – and loosen – those abdominalsI've suffered the same problem for about 10 months now, so I know how frustrating it is. Like you, in my experience it's not food/breathing/drinking/carrying stuff related. The only time I don't get it is if I'm running ONLY
George's Day means a pressing engagement with a succession of public houses, and drinking loads of beer is a really key part of it. I won't be training much in the week before a marathon anyway, and the alcohol should be gone from my system by mid
them to each meal are 22 per cent less likely to become obese.5 Drink milk. Calcium prevents the storage of fat at a cellular level.6 Slice your food to consume 20 per cent fewer calories. People rate sliced servings as 27 per cent larger than equal
for you on race day. So I would say that the more time you have to try different sports bars, gels, energy drinks and timings, the better. As well as thinking about which carbohydrate you'll take on board during the race this is also a good time to plan
will set PBs or finish with a smile, though. If you really must have a tipple then just have a couple and follow each alcoholic beverage with a non-alcoholic drink. Then, before you go to bed, drink at least half a litre of water. As for food, if you know a
stats. Expect to pay: £10-£300Read more: Heart Rate Monitors: The Basics | Complete Guide to Heart Rate Training8. A Comfortable Drinks CarrierWhy? Think of your body as a car engine. Carbohydrate is its petrol, but water is the oil that keeps all
(with a couple of healthy snacks in between). If three square meals aren't an option, carry a supply of healthy but substantial snacks: bagels with cheese, yoghurt drinks, peanut butter sandwiches or assorted nuts and dried fruit. Plan a light meal
on some carbohydrate before leaving the house. A banana and/or yoghurt will be easy to eat at this time, while a small glass of fruit juice will also help provide enough carbohydrate to fuel the run. Taking a sports drink with him will also help if eating
Regardless of whether it's a gel, a drink, a bar or even just sweets that you're knocking back on the move, you're doing it for one very visceral reason - the wall. The wall is what marathon runners hit in the second half of the race, usually somewhere between 18 miles
