going for longer. It's also great if you're trying to lose weight as it keeps you feeling full. Fruit and fibre In other words, fresh fruit and foods that are packed with fibre. A recent study in the International Journal of Sport Nutrition and Exercise

nutritious foods, including nuts, berries, green vegetables and lean-protein foods. "These types of foods should form the cornerstone of a runner's diet," says RW nutrition editor Anita Bean. "They provide all the vitamins and antioxidants you need to combat

of exercise to stay well hydrated.Food Doctor Everyday Diet (Dorling Kindersley, £12.99) Take away tip Marber's advice to always eat breakfast is excellent. "When you start your day with a healthy, filling breakfast, you dramatically increase your chances

-sufficient throughout the event, carrying seven days worth of food and all their supplies in a backpack, although the organisers do provide water and tents to sleep in overnight at the end of each stage. The longest single stage is around 90K (55 miles) and the shortest

In New York City for the annual Runner's World Shoe Conference, Alison Hamlett enjoys some quality time with running legend Haile Gebrselassie ahead of his 'big apple' debut.Q. You're 37. Why has it taken you this long to run the NYCM?A. After I

team of four were all in a checkpoint at the same time, but it's hard to go at someone else's pace so we tended to string out along the course. Conversation turned to all the foods and drinks we'd like to eat when we returned to civilisation. Frozen

to tweaking your training, to eating race-friendly foods. If you're a Runner's World UK magazine subscriber, you can see all 9 PB-busting tips here. Otherwise, enjoy these two as a preview - and if you want to subscribe, you can save 30% right here.Strong Legs

. The predominantly French race also takes fancy dress as seriously as food and drink so start putting some thought into your costume. Held every September – and always a sell out – 2009 will see the 25th running of the race and will feature a circus theme. www

drinks stations along the route, as well as countless food stops serving local delicacies from foie gras, oysters and entrecote steak, to ham, cheese and fruit. The party starts well before the race begins though. In the days leading up to the Saturday

music, great food and wine, and a real party atmosphere. The Festival culminates with the running events, with the half-marathon the bigger, more popular event that attracts many beginners, but the real gem is the marathon, which runs through virgin