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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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Breakfast Smoothie
By on 03/11/2011 15:56:58
Try chef Nate Appleman's breakfast smoothie - perfect long run fuel.
"This is my go-to breakfast," says Nate Appleman. "It's easy to make and gives me long-lasting energy when I'm training."Serves: Makes two 350ml servings. 1 frozen, peeled banana, cut into 1-inch pieces100g frozen mango25g fresh blueberries 2 tbsp
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Q+A: What's the best strategy for climbing hills?
By on 08/09/2011 16:07:27
of the critical power (CP) model. CP - or critical velocity (CV) for running - is easily understood as the highest power you can maintain, when muscle energy supply and demand are well balanced. Going harder involves using an additional store of energy maintained
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Jess Ennis' Coach: Seven-Step Training Plan
By on 17/08/2011 13:56:54
Pick up training tips from Jess'coach Tony Minichiello to transform into a complete athlete and boost your running
of intensive energy. The over reps are performed in order to give the athlete confidence that they can run quickly beyond the required distance, so you know you're not going to slow down towards the end of a race."Illustrations: Peter Liddiard, Sudden Impact
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Can You Count on Calories?
By Clint Carter on 24/08/2011 14:53:52
It’s a basic unit but it’s tied to a tricky concept. Learn these food secrets and you’ll have a much better idea of how much you should be eating.
to nutrition, its definition evolved. The calorie we now see cited on labels (as kcal) is the amount of heat required to raise 1kg of water by 1 degree Celsius.Here's the problem: your body isn't a steam engine. Instead of heat, it runs on chemical energy
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Plan Early: Race Day Mental Strategies
By on 26/09/2011 10:50:54
Perform at your best on race day by practising these key mental strategies throughout your training
the file just before you start your warm-up. "You'll bring the positive emotions to your workout," says Dahlkoetter.Eliminate negativityI can't. It's too hard. I'm too slow. "Negative chatter wastes energy and can manifest as physical tension," says Hebert
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Weekday Winners: The Winners!
By on 23/09/2011 12:33:57
Were you a lucky entrant? Keep checking back here for the latest prize winners in our fantastic Weekdays Winners 2011 competitions!
and FuelbeltAlec Smith (Surrey)Monday September 12 - Maxifuel Energy and Recovery Nutrition KitMark Goodchild (Kent)Tuesday September 13 - Free place in the Malta MarathonRichard Cross (Leeds)Wednesday September 14 - Nuun Electrolytes and FuelbeltKelly Paterson
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Weathering the Season
By Ruth Emmett on 03/11/2011 10:00:00
Banish bad winter running habits and keep training all season
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
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BIG Marathon Index
By on 30/09/2011 10:00:00
All you need to know before taking on a marathon, from training plans to nutrition advice
on the run Your best tips for topping up your energy reserves during a long run. The Dos and Don'ts of Race Nutrition Tasty tips and easy recipes to help you plan your perfect race build-up diet. Recipes for success (non-subscriber preview) Marathon
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