successor, Usain Bolt, is not, but that is because he's 200ft tall and runs on wheels. How elite athletes' BMIs comparePaula RadcliffeHeight 5'7" Weight (kg) 54BMI 18.0 (Underweight) Haile GebrselassieHeight 5'4" Weight (kg) 56BMI 20.5 (Normal Weight
. Change your ways If you're stepping up your mileage, adjust your calorie intake. You will need to eat an extra 1,400kcal a week for every extra 10 miles each week to maintain your muscle glycogen stores and prevent a rise in cortisol. If weight loss
later be replaced by fat. Very obese people sometimes can lose a lot of weight (because they have more to lose), but for most of us, a goal of 1-2lbs a week is more realistic.…And write them down Having goals and putting them down on paper is a simple
GETTY IMAGES1. WALK AND RUNRemember: miles are miles, as far as your belly's concerned. "Coming back from injury last year, I needed a plan to stop me piling on weight," says James Smith from Hemel Hempstead. "I stopped taking the bus and started
; 110g of honeydew melon has 230mg of potassium and 20g of vitamin C. Sweet NurturedIf you love jelly babies, here’s the news you’ve been waiting for: they’re one of the best secret weapons a runner can pack. A handful of low-fat sweets will help keep
