the number of calories you burn as well as your appetite. "Your body is trying to help fuel your increased activity," says Jenna Bell, a nutrition consultant and co-author of Energy to Burn (John Hiley & Sons, £9.99). "One of the ways it does

schedules See schedules Alternatively, if you're a first-time racer, you may like to try our no-nonsense Get You Round Schedule - it starts with around two hours a week over three run-walk sessions, and is designed to help you train just enough

. The Symptoms of Stress Score is a more accurate way of assessing an individual’s stress level. This research shows that taking up running can help reduce the symptoms of stress and that the more hours you spend running the less stressed you are likely to be. I

your pancreas to release insulin. Insulin’s main function is to reduce your blood-sugar level by helping to transport glucose to your muscles. This is all good because we need glucose to fuel the muscle contractions involved in running. However, our

, swimming or a well-balanced gym routine helps to future-proof your body against the imbalances that can cause strains and over-use injuries. Don't underestimate how much your hips and upper body contribute to a stable, smooth running style.And stretching

It can be difficult to know how many calories to eat when you are running. The Department of Health recommends women have an average daily intake of 1,940kcal and men 2,550kcal. However, the exact number needed depends on your age, current weight, height and how active you are.Sp...

shoe is to visit a specialist running shop and get fitted. But to help point you in the right direction, we've combined test results from our new shoe lab in the US with personal reviews from wear-testers, including members of Dulwich Runners, West 4

ideas to help you fulfil your 2010 potential... Make it a milestoneWhether it's your very first race, the decision to tackle fells, a marathon, an ultra or a triathlon, make 2010 a year to remember by challenging yourself to completing a huge milestone

alone know where you are, where you’re going and where you want to be in the weeks and months ahead.Thankfully, whatever your aims and objectives, you can count on RW to help, from sowing the seeds of big ideas to furnishing you with expert advice

shoulders. Drills can also help you improve your swimming technique because they allow you to break down the freestyle stroke into parts, so you can focus on improving one or two aspects at a time. Shaw recommends practising different breathing positions