of fibre, 100 per cent RDA of vitamin C, and anti-inflammatory agents.MOJITOIngredients: 40ml light rum; 3tbsp lime juice; 3 mint sprigs; 2tsp sugar; 110ml soda water. Crush mint with sugar in bottom of galss; add remaining ingredients. Made mostly

that protein is important for soft-tissue repair, muscle regeneration and the creation of new proteins.Aim to consume 10-20g of protein immediately after training. Don't go overboard, though - excessive protein displaces carbohydrates and prevents adequate

adapting to a regular (or increasing) training load. Long runs, hard sessions and races also leave your immune system dramatically lowered, so knowing what to eat, drink and do immediately after exercise is vital for staying fit and healthy too.Keep Moving

and Griffith University in Australia. In fact, a 2009 study of over 10,000 subjects reported that between-meal nibblers were 69 per cent more likely to pack on pounds over five years.Frequent eating only works if you choose nutritious foods and are forever

crashed. He now believes he did too many hard 20-milers in the heat. "I was exhausted from the first step of the marathon," he says. He finished 15th in 2:14:19.HydrationEveryone knows drinking fluids is supposed to help you run faster. But you have

are to be expected, but don't let them put you off your next cycle of training or another race. It's easy to recover, stay in great shape and be ready for the next challenge if you follow these simple tips from our expert coaches and athletes. Go for a spin"After a

and maintain a reasonable pace, you still only have about 2,000 calories worth of glycogen stored in your muscles – enough to get most runners to about mile 18 or 20," he says. "As glycogen reserves are used up and fatty acid metabolism increases, your heart

. In fact, a 2009 study of over 10,000 subjects reported that between-meal nibblers were 69 per cent more likely to pack on pounds over five years.Frequent eating only works if you choose nutritious foods and are forever vigilant when it comes to controlling

before I gave birth, trying hard to put these questions to the back of my mind.Surprise ValentineOur beautiful daughter Mollie Beth was born at 1.12pm on Valentine’s Day – a true bundle of love. However I’d be lying if I said the birth was a breeze

, just like the finger-nail ones. They looked great all summer. See full threadBuy bigger shoesSuz - My second toenail is purple and about to fall off from my last pair of running shoes! I have just bought new shoes 1/2 size bigger and have had