sudden drop in blood sugar (caused by an insulin rush) which will leave you knackered and affect your performance. – Nimble TurnkeyFor an immediate boost, reach for something sugaryI take a lump of fondant icing with me on long runs - I prefer
Some runners don't worry much about their weight. They think: I run, therefore I can eat a cow for dinner. But these same runners gain 3.3 pounds per decade, according to a recent US analysis of 4,700 mid-life male runners by the National Runners
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-impact exercise, it's not something you can do after a serious accident, illness or straight after having a child. As a result many running lives are characterised by layoffs and comebacks, which is fine as long as you handle the comeback correctly. If you've had
and the contacts to book a swim for 2004, I took my background as a pool swimmer, and applied what I’d learned from years training for long-distance running events in order to begin training. Like marathon training, I built a solid aerobic base, added regular
Setting challenging yet attainable goals is key to maintaining a long-term running career. After all, you’re more likely to stay motivated when you have something to work towards and can measure your progress at regular intervals. But picking
running surfacesBe kind to the planetSwap your wasteful plastic bottles for a classy reusable one. And if you're practising using gels on a long run, don't drop litter – unlike on race-day there aren't any helpful people to pick up your discarded
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and raced your marathons exclusively on the road, its essential that you do as much of your ultra training as possible on trails, especially your long runs (these will be critical to your success). Off-road runs are easier on your legs, but the rougher
