year, regardless of how hard we train: our age. But thanks to all the health benefits that running brings, you don't need to sweat each time a candle is added to your cake. "There's a big difference between biological age, or how old your body thinks

each year, regardless of how hard we train: our age. But thanks to all the health benefits that running brings, you don't need to sweat each time a candle is added to your cake. "There's a big difference between biological age, or how old your body

you know about training, nutrition and health, the better you’ll be at getting the most from your running, whether that means fitness, weight loss, great race performances or just plain fun. Here are 30 top tips, crammed full of useful information

Standfirst: Is intense exercise better?Author: Adam BeanPics:Issue date: aug98 / panel from xrefrun/walkKeywords:-->There’s no doubt about it: High-intensity exercise produces greater health benefits than low-intensity exercise. Real benefits

and exercise to reach your optimum weight Health and Injury – staying fit and well as a runner Nutrition – eating right to fuel your running Training for racing – focussing your running, from a mile to the marathon Women's running – running during every phase

For an athlete accustomed to exercising outdoors, health clubs and gyms can be mystifying. Follow these three basic tips from exercise scientist Len Kravitz and you'll find that the gym becomes a home from home.Go in with a plan"A lot of people

to Boot Camp. The ASICS Target 26.2 Boot Camp bandwagon hit Birmingham on Friday, a chance for the runners to meet the ASICS Target 26.2 coaches, PRO Team and Runner's World staff - and for us to assess each runner's training, health and injury history

, rather than extra red cells. Some scientists believe training at moderate altitudes (2,000-2,300m) may be detrimental to general health, raising levels of damaging free radicals, and depressing the immune system, but these are not because of raised levels

on the beach, and more for maintaining my lean body mass. If you’re interested in good health, as opposed to performance, you definitely need to do some strength training. This is particularly important as you age, and also for women, to help protect against

to be in good health – you have stayed quite lean, have a favourable blood lipid profile for the avoidance of heart disease, and a low resting heart rate – so your general lassitude may be the result of the huge change to your normal routine.You say that you