, rehydrate you quickly and also give your immune system a boost.Energy bars are also good for topping up your fuel reserves when you get back. Like recovery drinks, they contain a mixture of carbohydrate and protein that will help your muscles recover faster

products on the marketI manage about 300-500ml sports drink in a marathon and maybe a few sweets. Some energy gels have to be taken with water, others can be tolerated without. In theory you also need to eat within 20 minutes of a long run - if you can

needing to make a loo stop during the 26.2 miles. – ICRAFamiliarise yourself with where the energy drinks stations will be so you won’t need to go further without a drink than expected. – CumbriAndyDrink before you start, then be especially wary after 14

of mental effort as keeping your legs moving when they tell you they are tired. Keep thinking of yourself as a non-smoker, not as someone trying to give it up. When someone offers you a ciggie, say 'No thanks, I don't smoke.' – pc.ableChannel your energy

has always been run in scorching temperatures – 2006 saw the mercury rise to a searing 34ºC – so organisers assure us frequent water stations (also serving energy drinks) and hosepipes en route are an absolute given.Humber Bridge Half-Marathon (East

of keeping in communication with the Jersey Coast Guard, the support vessel was also on hand to provide Dr Nic with fuel - warmed energy drinks, bananas and Jaffa Cakes – and boost morale when the going got tough.Mind GamesNot that giving up was ever