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My 2004 London Marathon
By LiamO on 21/04/2004 15:54:10
How was it for you? - Quotes and pictures from London 04
Time not givenI thought that I was well prepared for everything that the FLM could throw atme. I had energy gels, immodium, blister plasters and ibuprofen.What I didn't anticipate was the huge lump in my throat in the last milewhich almost stopped
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My 2004 London Marathon
By Skidder on 26/04/2004 10:43:34
How was it for you? - Quotes and pictures from London 04
Time: 4:06Best moment - Seeing my wife and son shouting encouragement on the Embankment. I would have cried if I had the energy.Worst moment - The last 800 metres felt like 800 miles.Biggest surprise - Being overtaken by Uncle Bulgaria, two
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Three Of The Best: Tri Bike Shoes
By on 27/11/2009 15:51:03
Lake CX210, £79.99A fibreglass-injected nylon sole and reinforced heel area make this a rigid shoe designed to transfer all the energy from your legs to moving forward. A breathable mesh upper features leather overlays that secure your foot and help
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Eat by the Clock
By on 19/10/2011 14:00:00
Feed your body the right nutrients at right time throughout the day to boost your performance
is obviously important to power your run and replenish energy stores, but so is protein, as this improves carbohydrate usage and supports muscle recovery. Fat and fibre should be limited as they slow the transition of food through the gut and can be a source
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Pumpkin, shallot and red pepper soup
By on 19/10/2011 14:55:48
Pump yourself up with some flavoursome pumpkin
No matter how scary (or otherwise) your Jack-o'-lantern is this year, you can put it to good use in this soothing soup. It's the perfect way to warm up your engine - and rev up your energy levels - before setting out to run on cold days
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Fuel Your Fire
By David Morton on 02/02/2010 14:31:41
The perfect nutrition strategy is the key to success in long-distance races. Here's a simple guide to keeping your tank topped up
and the finish. They feel lightheaded, fuzzy and utterly without energy. In short, they would much prefer to just potter off home for a nice bath and a lie down than cover the many miles that remain."When running, you burn through your main source of stored
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Supplements Made Simple - Protein
By Liz Applegate on 05/06/2000 20:57:39
What is it- and does a runner need it?
, ligaments, skin, and hair. Sedentary people need 50 to 70 grams of protein a day to keep them going. Fit people need 25 to 50 percent more to take care of muscle repair and increased energy requirements.The dilemma with protein is that the very people who
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Q+A: Why do I feel nauseous after racing?
By Nick Critchley on 09/09/2000 10:02:10
Our experts answer real-life questions
a mild hypoglycaemic reaction after prolonged exercise. The bodys energy-producing systems sometimes fail to keep pace with the demands placed on them, and blood-sugar levels fall low enough to make you feel faint, clammy and tight in the stomach
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Other Supplements - A Complete Guide
By Runner's World on 22/12/2002 19:54:49
, nuts and legumes Encourage muscle growth and prevent muscle breakdown May offset protein breakdown in muscles; supplements can increase muscle growth or recoveryCoenzyme Q-10 Helps release energy from food to body's cells Can be made in the body; food
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Rob's Food Diary Analysis (sub-4:00)
By Wendy Martinson on 21/01/2009 19:06:05
Discover what nutrition recommendations a professional dietitian had for Rob after analysing his typical seven-day diet
) Fat 69g (28.4% energy intake) Approx. 25% energy intake or 1g/kg TOTAL ENERGY 2182kcal Approx 3000- 3300kcal per day when training, or 2700 kcal per day on a rest day Comments & Recommendations Energy intake Rob's energy
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