You might think that, as a health-conscious runner, you're eating all the right things, but the chances are you have at least one nutritional bad habit. Whether it's a penchant for chocolate cookies or a more serious pitfall such as running on empty
source particularly if it is a pasta dish. Chicken, fish and lean red meat are all good alternatives. Dan is keen to reduce his red meat intake for health reasons but in fact it is the butter, cheese, pastry, chocolate and other sources of saturated fat
Running with your family is one of life's real pleasures. Squabbles over bedtimes and who'll be paying for Sugababes tickets are forgotten as you eat up the miles. Training has important long-term health benefits for children – studies show
want to bring a discussion back to life, don't be shy: just add a new message at the end of it. Alternatively, start a new thread on the beginner forum. HEALTH AND INJURY FOR BEGINNERSBack hurts!Blisters - help!Breathing problems - is there a technique
have made the decision to ban MP3 players on health and safety grounds. People wearing them are an absolute menace - they are so zoned out they are completely unaware of people around them. I have lost count of the times runners have cut across me
, the more nutrient-dense the food will be, and the better it is for your heart, your cholesterol, and your overall health." So whole-grain foods, which are full of fibre, should be regular staples in your daily diet. Whole grains are those where the entire
it for longer.Because you will be doing a higher volume than usual, while still having a good dose of fast training, this kind of work should improve all your times, from five miles up to the half-marathon.General PrinciplesYou are trying to develop your
, massage and mobility sessions, all designed to make me bend in places I hadn’t bent since I was nine.And this was my honeymoon, damn it.Still, if you’re going to be taken apart and reassembled without anaesthetic, it might as well be at Chiva-Som. This exclusive health spa
growth and immune health. With 10g protein and 11.6g carbohydrate however, Maxi-Milk is some distance from the 4:1 carbohydrate:protein ratio recommended for recovery.Our tester said Maxi-Milk’s smooth, creamy consistency is soothing on the stomach
because of its role in bone-mineral health, muscle contraction and nerve conduction. Swigging this fat-free drink after a run will protect you against stress fractures, shin splints and possibly muscle cramps. Try it Skimmed milk is a great post
