The chef : Pastry chef and five-time marathoner Gesine Bullock-Prado recently completed her third cookbook Bake It Like You Mean It (£18.99, Stewart, Tabori & Chang) – and then signed up for a half marathon. ‘By the time I finish any baking book, my weight takes a hefty surge, an...

In a few weeks' time adidas will be launching 'Energy Boost' to the world, a brand-new running shoe. All well and good, except this looks to be no ordinary launch: Boost promises a game-changing technology that 'provides the highest energy return

Energy BoostThe running market sees plenty of shoe launches, but this week the running world convened in New York to see the launch of something different: Boost.A new shoe, yes, but also a new technology - and this is the exciting bit

’t know how people run and push buggies. I’m afraid I would kill my two-year-old son. How do they do it? A guy once told me to ‘run happy.’ Worrying takes energy, and endurance training is all about energy.

as important, as it helps restock the liver glycogen (or stored energy) that got depleted overnight. ‘Liver glycogen keeps your blood-sugar level steady during exercise,’ says Jackie Berning, sports nutrition and metabolism professor at the University

form. It sets the stage for efficient movement by keeping your upper body aligned, steady and relaxed, so energy can be refocused to where you need it.Good form: Feet straight ahead, knees softHead level, eyes forwardSpine elongatedArms relaxed, 90

.com).Active ingredientsx: A huge 59g of carbs, combined with fuelling amino acids, protein and a dose of healthy fats from the peanuts delivers slowly releasing energy – though you’ll want to leave several hours between scoffing this and heading out to allow your body time

for energy metabolism, while the latter also aids protein absorption. PER SERVING: 142kcal, 20g carbs, 3g fibre, 12g protein, 3g fatIngredients (serves 4): 1½ corn tortillas160ml low-fat, low-salt chicken stock200g tinned chopped tomatoes2 chipotle chillies

), which helps in the production of energy. Add them to salads, soups and stir-fries. SteakOne portion of the beef in this dish contains more than 70 per cent of your recommended daily allowance of zinc. As well as promoting a healthy immune system

. Its carbohydrate content gives an energy boost and its fibre content keeps you feeling full for longer and helps keep blood sugar in check. It’s also rich in vitamin E, a powerful antioxidantIngredients (Serves 4):2 tbsp vegetable oil200g tenderstem