Q I assumed I could drink less when running in the autumn, but my urine is dark yellow, which I know means I’m dehydrated. Are there any guidelines for staying hydrated in cooler weather? A Exercising in cold conditions can blunt your thirst
.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
. By all means have a time plan, but also have plan B, C to Z for any odd surprises. – Plodding HippoEating and drinkingIf you’re travelling to stay locally overnight before the race, check the hotel you are staying in does early breakfasts, or go prepared
lead to low blood sodium levels," says Ingleby. "This makes it difficult to regulate the nervous system." That's why energy drinks contain sodium. Stay hydrated, and give the shaker a miss - but don't obsess about salt.In practice: Beans on toast
three disciplinesto reduce the chances of becoming injured and to improve your speed and efficiency. ➍ If possible, work with a coach. ➎ Begin using energy drinks and energy gels to help boost your energy levels while you train and to become used
alongside equals. 4. Drink, drink, drinkRunning should be a joy if not, whats the point? It never occurred to me that some miseries were simply down to water or rather, the lack of it. Feeling bad-tempered, drained and exhausted after a week of regular
's no evidence that it clears lactic acid or helps prevent soreness.Rule Two: Drink before you're thirsty.The Whole Truth: Drink up, but don't drown yourself. Nothing But The Truth: A little dehydration doesn't hurt performance or put you at risk of heat stress
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
In the December issue of RUNNER’S WORLD, we introduced you to three intrepid volunteers willing to let us train them up from being absolute beginners to running the Flora London Marathon in April. You’ll be pleased to know that, after six weeks
(which you shouldn't be), you don't need sports drinks and an advanced hydration strategy. Sip a little water before your workout and a little more after. And skip the extra calories in sweetened drinks. "Beginner runners don't need a sports drink
