with wooden spoons. Water stops were regular and well-manned with energy jellies, gels and isotonic drinks handed out at well-thought-out intervals.It is a shame the course doesn't take in any of Manchester city centre, but rather loops from Trafford, through

per day instead of once means that the genes that cause desirable changes, such as increased mitochondria (the structures within cells that produce energy) or an increase in oxygen-carrying capacity, are activated for a greater total time than if you

rise in blood sugar. A food with a low GI, such as porridge, will produce a slower rise, resulting in a steadier supply of energy. Carbo loadingA huge plate of pasta the night before a race is a runner’s rite of passage, but there is some debate among

be used, ranging from deep tissue work, Trigger Point therapy, Muscle Energy Technique and mobilisation of joints, to specific stretching and strengthening. A typical sports maintenance massage can last from between 30 minutes to an hour and is a very

with naturally occurring nitrates. Taken for three days before an event, the gels up the efficiency of your oxygen-delivery systems, boosting your endurance. So much so, you had plenty of energy left to cast your votes for thisBEST WOMEN’S APPARELNIKEThe Swoosh

of niacin, used by the body to convert food into energy. Quick to reproduce, wild anchovy populations are healthy and there is little contamination risk. The fish is often salt-cured and packed in olive oil, making them ideal after a sweaty run when you need