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All you can eat
By on 01/06/2012 12:17:51
Eating right is as important as training well. So we will give you all the nutritional tools you could ever need to eat the right foods in the correct amounts – in training, on race day and whenever you’re peckish
.Depending on how various amino acids link together proteins can also form enzymes that help produce energy; insulin, which controls blood sugar; hormones, which govern our moods; and antibodies, which support our immune systems. Around 15 per cent of your daily
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Kicking The Habits
By Anita Bean on 16/03/2006 11:29:27
An unbalanced diet could be undoing all the good work you put into your training. Here's how to overcome your nutritional foibles
improves physical performance. Quite the contrary, in fact. Eating too little fat has been proven to increase your heart-attack risk, increase your risk of injury, suppress your immune system and, ironically, lower your stamina. Go below 20 per cent
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BIG Recipe Index
By Runner's World on 29/05/2007 17:53:02
Turn up the heat in the kitchen with these mouth-watering recipes packed with essential nutrients
in protein and very low in fat. They also contain high levels of calcium, which is great for maintaining strong bones, and zinc for promoting a healthy immune system. Peanut butter contains protein, heart-healthy monounsaturated oils and vitamin E. Makes four
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Month Of Fundays
By Bob Cooper on 06/03/2009 11:04:29
Your hardest four weeks of marathon training will certainly be rewarding, but they can be enjoyable too
-rich sources include beef, chicken, fish, dairy, and cabbage. On days when your diet isn't optimal, pop a multivitamin as insurance. Also, it's important for your immune system to take in carbohydrates before, during, and after runs of an hour or more
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The Great Escape: Beating Stress
By Matt Barbour on 29/10/2008 10:58:04
Stress. Anxiety. Pressure. Tension. Find out how you can use running to leave them behind - literally
by more than 60 per cent, reducing blood pressure and strengthening their immune system. The results were so significant, the researchers concluded, that not having close friends is as detrimental to your health as smoking or carrying extra weight. Add
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Helen's Food Diary Analysis (sub-4:30)
By Wendy Martinson on 21/01/2009 19:37:43
Discover what nutrition recommendations a professional dietitian had for Helen after analysing her typical seven-day diet
and seafood as is selenium - both these nutrients are important for the immune system. Brazil nuts are the richest source of selenium. Here are some tips for increasing your iron intake: Eat lean red meat approximately three to four times per week (in chilli
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Pick of the Crop: Summer
By Runner's World on 04/06/2009 12:56:43
Fuel up with the second in our series of quick and easy guides to the best of Britain's seasonal produce
the immune system – perfect to protect yourself when your resistance dips post-workout or to stave off coughs and colds before a big race.Peas and beans will also give you stacks of energy for your sessions – they’re packed with folic acid and Niacin (Vitamin
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Overtraining: Spot the Signs
By Alice Palmer on 29/03/2010 12:33:51
Discover the mysterious syndrome that could hit your training hard - and how to defeat it
than ever, which means you need nutritionally balanced meals - and plenty of them. Watch out for a loss of appetite or sustained weight loss.Frequent colds and low-level viruses The amount of training you're doing means that your immune system is more
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The Triathlete's Perfect Diet
By on 18/11/2009 15:43:18
Knowing what to eat and drink, and when, is vital for both newcomers to triathlon and experienced athletes. It's simple: if you don't use the right fuel, you won't function properly
damage to your immune system.If your session lasts less than 30 minutes you only need to sip water; if you're training for more than an hour you may benefit from an isotonic drink. You certainly need to be fuelling if your session is 90 minutes or longer
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The Perfect Marathon Week: Race Day
By on 23/04/2010 15:27:18
Your complete race day guide - mind, body, food, drink, admin, and even recovery...
an infection. Try to avoid public transport, too – and aim to get extra sleep every night this week to help rebuild your immune system.TuesdayToday is when the aftershock hits. If you’re going to feel unbearably sore, it will be two days after the marathon
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