carbohydrate in endurance sports. Also, women use up more lipids than men do, and so may rely more on them than on carbohydrates as a source of energy – lipids take longer to break down for energy use. These gender differences are associated more with running
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
that preconception on the head.I resolve to Hold onto my used energy gel wrapper until I come across a binWhy? They arent biodegradable, so dont just dump them on the riverbank.I resolve to Find at least one training partnerWhy? Forget the loneliness of the long
If you don't have a big race in your sights, it can be hard to stay focused. Challenge yourself, or join others with weekly, monthly or annual mileage targets. By setting yourself a mileage challenge you can combine the motivation of having a target
people so you motivate each other. Do a road or cross-country race and use the treadmills together at your local gym. Join a tri club and use the sessions and advice on offer." - Tim Don "Tell yourself that training in the miserable winter makes you a
? Although you’re not really doing long runs. Do people eat on long runs?Yeah. For sure. Gels or food? Both. Bananas. Energy bars. So I’ll need to eat during the marathon? I don’t drink or eat or anything. Even when I ride. These guys go through water like
four weeks ago – that John had needed a rest every few 100 metres…'...the competitive urge overcame me again. I knew Ellie would be OK now and with a final burst of energy I ran to overtake a handful of people. John was standing near the finishing line
