exhaustion. Luckily, you can make life easier for your body by practising sun-smart running – focusing on hydration, clothing and your training schedule.TRAIN SMARTFactoring in the sun’s effects on your body is good practice when planning sun-kissed training
anything and everything a go. He soon found his perfect nutrition and hydration strategy which he attributes to his success. Other runners can learn a great deal from Andy’s open mind and willingness to learn. Weeks 14 - 15Andy says: I managed to clock up
, protein, fats and minerals? Are you eating enough carbohydrate on race days (in easily digestible form if necessary), as well as keeping properly hydrated?My final point for you to ponder is that there is a danger in becoming obsessed with times and
effectively. Try this in preference to static stretching. There are a few other factors that might contribute to this injury. Have you changed your running shoes recently? Are you properly hydrated before and after you run? Running dehydrated will make you
Knowing when and how much to drink while on a run is one thing - actually taking on water is quite another. Can you help this week’s questioner master the art and science of hydration?"During training I haven't been taking water with me, as I
cent less sugars than regular sports drinks. It contains electrolytes to help you stay hydrated and B vitamins for energy. But with only 50 calories per 500ml bottle, you can drink it knowing you won't consume more calories than you've burned
this weekend. Kim’s challenge over the next three weeks is to maintain the vigour of the last three months. To get the most out of every run, Kim will need to maintain quality in the remaining sessions whilst keeping her fuelling, hydration and general eating
cause more harm than good."RUNNER'S WORLD staff8. Stay 'liquid' "Hydrate hydrate hydrate in cold weather and warm. I use up water to sweat, to lubricate joints, tendons and ligaments, and to carry blood efficiently to major organs. I work all day
. Some coaches prefer to keep track of the long run by time rather than distance, which is the approach we generally recommend for the slower groups in our marathon schedules.Your time goal for your longest run should approximate the total length of time
. Paul, meanwhile, had cleverly poisoned himself the night before, and even to start was an act of incredible heroism. He hobbled over the finish line, burst into tears, collapsed and ended up in hospital for emergency hydration.
