Eating the right combination of carbohydrates and protein can help you become a stronger and faster runner, and help your muscles recover quicker from each exercise session. What will suit you best depends very much on your level of training, your
This week’s questioner has finally decided to kick the weed in order to improve her running times. Trouble is, she’s worried the cravings will get the better of her and she’ll lapse back into old habits. What’s your advice to help keep her motivated
the task in hand. Can you help her find her way to a worry-free racing career? "I know I get nervous before things - I used to have terminal stage fright at school and was always sick before going on stage. I still get nervous before big events, and so
condition come race-day. TrainingThree weeks is the optimum amount of time to taper if you’re preparing for a marathon. There’s little you can do to make yourself fitter in this time – here are some basic guidelines to help you put in the miles without
, how and why to stretch have left him more confused than ever. Can you help him out with some no-nonsense advice?"I am new to running and am just waiting to recover from my knee pain (having overdone it early on). I have read some articles online about
No matter how much preparation you’ve done beforehand, sometimes on race-day things just don’t go to plan. But for this week’s questioner, a disappointing performance has left her void of all motivation to continue – can you help her regain her
that can sometimes be too daunting. On particularly steep hills it can help to pump your arms to help push yourself forwards and shorten your stride. You'll find that eventually you'll come to love those hills as they give you great stamina. – Redhead
, the thought of running at different paces is proving troublesome – can you help him get more for his miles by lending a hand?"I began running about six months ago, on a run-walk training routine and progressed to do my first 5K in 30:05. I have kept on running
effects. – Selfish Git!!!If you are staying in a hotel away from home - take your pillow with you. It might sound daft and you might feel silly, but you need all the help you can get to sleep the night before the race. – Minnie Two Bikes aka MTBThe day
not to lose sight of its primary purpose - any activity that gets your heart beating faster will help you preserve your fitness and strength during your rehabilitation period.Which sports are best for runners?The best sports for runners are those that target
