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Q+A: What are the effects of altitude training?
By Professor Craig Sharp on 19/08/2005 14:22:43
Our experts answer real-life questions
, rather than extra red cells. Some scientists believe training at moderate altitudes (2,000-2,300m) may be detrimental to general health, raising levels of damaging free radicals, and depressing the immune system, but these are not because of raised levels
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Necrotic Issues
By Andy Blackford on 20/07/2004 12:20:58
The Amazon rainforest is safe and serene - provided you don't catch any of the unspeakable diseases
to chloroquine of the strain of falciparum malaria endemic in the Amazon Basin? It was difficult to tell.Perhaps I should get some rest – try to reinforce my beleaguered immune system. I closed my eyes, but quickly opened them again. Once the onchocerciasis
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Lucozade Sport Super Six: Dan (3:45)
By Runner's World on 19/12/2008 03:00:54
Follow the progress of Dan, our 3:45 hopeful, as he receives expert advice from mentor Nick Anderson
speed bump, not a brick wall. I've asked Dan to chat to the team at Lucozade Sport again with regards to boosting his immune system after training too. As a dad with young children, he has been suffering from coming home tired and picking up germs while
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Kick The Habit (Preview)
By Matt Barbour on 17/06/2008 09:38:44
Take your running up a gear with these six simple fixes to the most common mistakes (non-subscriber preview)
BAD HABIT: You’re a night owl Runners who short-change sleep compromise recovery, immunity and mental sharpness, which can turn an easy workout into a gruelling one. "Sleep enhances the restoration of cells damaged by exercise," says Professor Jim
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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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Busted: Most Common Excuses
By David Morton on 18/10/2010 16:13:55
Turn the best get-out clauses into reasons to run today.
-ups and alternate leg thrusts with a minute's rest after each rep. Then sprint on the spot for 10 seconds and jog for 10 seconds. "The effort will temporarily deplete your immune system chemicals that would otherwise react to the cold air and produce
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Kick The Habit
By Matt Barbour on 17/06/2008 08:57:04
Take your running up a gear with these 14 simple fixes to the most common mistakes
BAD HABIT: You’re a night owl Runners who short-change sleep compromise recovery, immunity and mental sharpness, which can turn an easy workout into a gruelling one. "Sleep enhances the restoration of cells damaged by exercise," says Professor Jim
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Reader To Reader: Am I Overtraining?
By Jane Hoskyn on 23/12/2006 12:40:50
How much training is too much? Here's what you thought
infection. Your body is strong enough to fight and control it for the most part, but your immune system is compromised when stressed beyond the norm. Blood tests may shed some light. By the way, this month's Runner's World carries a warning from a doctor
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Lucozade Sport Super Six: Kim (sub-5:00)
By on 17/12/2009 17:23:25
Follow the progress of Kim (aka The Evil Pixie) live in the forums as she prepares to run a sub-5:00 marathon under the guidance of mentor Steve Smythe
fuel during to provide some variety to her carbohydrate intake. She has planned regular intervals every few miles to drip feed her system with the energy it requires to enable her to achieve her sub-5 goal. Weeks 12 - 13Kim says: I’ve raced twice
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Lucozade Sport Super Six: Richard (sub-3:15)
By on 17/12/2009 17:20:22
Follow the progress of Richard (aka Matchstick Man) live in the forums as he prepares to run a sub-3:15 marathon under the guidance of mentor Liz Yelling
help maintain a good immune function and protect him as far as possible. Weeks 8 - 9 Richard says: I've clocked up two 18-milers and a 20-miler in the last three weeks which has been pleasingly consistent. Talking of consistency, since the training
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