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. Drinks with a high proportion of 'complex carbohydrates', eg maltodextrin, will be easier to digest and provide a steadier release of energy than drinks made mostly with simple sugars, eg sucrose, glucose or fructose.Energy drinks without electrolytes: a
, and always strive not to drop a long run or speed session if youre forced to miss a day.In Weeks 5-8... you add volume and speedThis is a key period. The training is still intensifying each week, you have still to reach the heaviest period, but the key
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suggest that you are simply a natural half-marathoner, if you do the suggested long runs, are fit and healthy on race day, and pace yourself sensibly, then your marathon target can easily be reached.If you were up to three minutes outside the half
Running at different paces will not only add variety to your training, it’s also the most effective way to enhance your overall performance. Short, fast bursts will improve your racing sharpness and your body’s capacity to pump blood and oxygen
one of the best experiences of my life,” admits Anderson, who also finished the race. “To see all three go from non-runners to marathon runners has been immensely rewarding. I think they’ll all continue to run, and it’s great that they’re all already
. Get a friend to join you – running is a sociable sport, and it’s easier to stay motivated if you have someone to compare notes with.Within weeks you’ll be feeling fitter and more energised. But if part of you hurts during or after you run, take a
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