hydration.Post-run You train hard but don't want to lose weight The trick to maintaining bulk is mixing simple and complex carbs. Stevenson recommends you have the same wholemeal toast or porridge as any other runner – but drizzle it with honey and berries

cola is exactly a pristine product of mother nature, but this popular fizzy drink delivers useful carbs as well as performance-enhancing caffeine. Try it Drink flat or fizzy cola on long, steady runs and you'll stay well hydrated as well as delivering

Anderson, (fullpotential.co.uk.) Typically about half the distance of a target race, these tune-ups let you test out pacing, mental strategy, fuelling, hydration and gear in conditions that simulate the big event. "Racing takes your training to another

, so you are semi-warmed up before stepping outdoors. Cramping your style: Salt Imbalance Hydration is a delicate balance: too little water and muscles will cramp; too much dilutes levels of the electrolytes your muscles need to process

energy - glycogen - very quickly, and the faster you go the more quickly you burn it," says Level 4 UK Athletics coach and Runner's World Contributing Editor, Nick Anderson (fullpotential.co.uk). "With shorter races you need to remain hydrated for optimal

'll be well on target.Don't miss our next live lunchtime debate - on April 1, Nick Morgan (Lead Sport Scientist at Lucozade Sport) will be online between 1pm and 2pm to answer any nutrition or hydration questions you might have before the big day. Pop the date

(RRP £9.99) posted to you upon booking.- Option to purchase Guaranteed Race entry in the 2010 ING New York City Marathon.  This includes:Entry to the ING New York City Marathon 2010 including hydration and fueling stations, medical support

]. Some creature comforts like a sleeping mat and a spare pair of shorts are worth carrying, but consider sharing things like a camera with friends.3. Water worksFind a hydration system that works for you. I used Raidlight holders/bottles but hadn

while later, freshly attired in a branded jersey and suitably hydrated, I was nervously clicking my way across the pit of the track towards my brakeless (gulp) fixed-gear bike.Joining me on the mission were a handful of journalists along

there will a whopping 500kg of bananas.... and 30,000l of liquids to keep athletes hydrated And if you do msnage to spot the ten people taking part on their birthday, save the bumps until the finish line...ForumsMake a beeline for the IMUK 2011 thread to find