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Winding Down - Three Weeks To Go
By Bob Cooper on 06/04/2009 17:12:05
Everything you need to know and do in the three weeks leading up to your marathon
literally ‘run-down’ immune defences and possibly prevent a cold or flu, load up on vitamin C. Kiwis, orange juice, red peppers, broccoli and strawberries are the most potent food sources. Stock up on lysine, an amino acid found mostly in meat and fish
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Post-Marathon: A Voyage of Recovery (Preview)
By on 23/04/2012 10:00:00
Start your marathon recovery on the right foot
.ColdsThe stress of running a marathon can depress your immune system, leaving you susceptible to colds, flu and other upper respiratory tract infections in the days immediately following the race. Self-care is the best way to reduce your risk of contracting a
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Ironman Switzerland 05 - Andrew Smith's Diary
By Andrew Smith on 18/10/2004 15:10:33
How the training gets better, month by month
, so I will substitute any run sessions in my plan for bike sessions with maybe a walk after them.At least my sore shins have gone and I hit my weightloss target of 13 stone.Finally got to the pool at the end of the month after having a cold/flu thing
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Low-Fat Eating On The Go
By Runner's World on 05/06/2002 20:31:34
Why snack foods needn't be fat foods
avoid the buttered and toffee-coated varieties. Kiwi fruit The bright-green flesh of one kiwi fruit provides more vitamin C than the average adult needs in a day, helping to fight off infections, colds and flu. Kiwi fruit contain some potassium, too
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RW Complete Guide to Heart Rate Training
By Rob Spedding on 23/08/2006 15:50:22
Learn to train with your heart rate, and it won't just be your pulse that races faster
regular medication, subtract 10. If you have not exercised before, you have exercised but have been injured or are regressing in your running, or you often suffer from colds or flu or have allergies, subtract 5.If you have been exercising for up to two
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Happy Eaters
By LIz Applegate on 13/11/2003 16:07:00
Food ideas to keep you happy, healthy and full of energy all winter
Winter can throw all kinds of nasty stuff at us – bone-chilling temperatures, umpteen new strains of flu and lots of gloomy, sunless days. Even fit, healthy runners need a little extra help at this time of year.Luckily, help is only as far away
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Reader to Reader: Do gym days = rest days?
By Jane Hoskyn on 11/03/2007 08:02:33
Is it OK to ditch rest days completely if you mix cross-training days with running days? Here's what you thought
?"For years I've not taken a complete day off, apart from two days' bad flu and after a couple of hard races. My days in the gym give my legs a rest as I focus on upper-body strength. My fitness-freak boss says I should have a day of complete rest once a week
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My 2005 London Marathon
By Runner's World on 23/04/2005 19:20:38
How was it for you? - Quotes and pictures from London 05
had gone so well, no injuries or flu, that I'd set my heart on breaking four hours. I was on course for this when disaster struck at 20 miles. I just passed the marker which was on three hours and I felt as though I was developing a stitch. I
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The Perfect Marathon Week
By on 16/04/2012 11:05:00
Your day-by-day guide up to and including race day - mind, body, food, drink and admin!
antibiotics, if you’ve suffered any flu symptoms in the last week, or if you’re pregnant. Food & DrinkPlan out your week’s eating with a variety of high-carbohydrate meals. Don’t undereat, but take care to avoid junk food, especially between now and Wednesday
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Post-Marathon: A Voyage of Recovery
By on 23/04/2012 10:00:00
Start your marathon recovery on the right foot
.ColdsThe stress of running a marathon can depress your immune system, leaving you susceptible to colds, flu and other upper respiratory tract infections in the days immediately following the race. Self-care is the best way to reduce your risk of contracting a
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