Q. I've had stomach issues when racing. I'm about to do an Ironman and am considering taking Imodium. Is this a bad idea?A. No. Between 20 and 40 per cent of all serious runners experience bowel problems when running. Anxiety and mechanical forces
move is to stock your cupboards and fridge with antioxidant-loaded options with a longer shelf life.Enter the RW all-star lineup of long-lasting, convenient and protective superfoods to seriously boost your health. And seriously endanger your PBs
Q. I quite often 'refuel' with a coffee after a long run or ride. Is this doing me more harm than good, or is it an acceptable recovery drink?A. Restoring water and electrolyte balance is an essential part of the recovery process after any exercise
chance I get to do a long run, either on the common where I live or in Richmond Park. My wife, Tana, often comes with me." As for the future, Britain’s favourite sweary chef has his marathon target firmly fixed in his sights: "My dream is to break 3
cravings but do no good in the long run. Our systems are generally more acidic in the morning, which leads to an unconscious desire for fat and lots of it.The FixBuy some low-fat yoghurt to have with a banana or nuts and seeds for an energy
'm pretty sure my times would be better if I could learn to take on food. How can I train my stomach to accept food? SP13A. Do you practise eating or drinking while running most weeks on your long runs? If it's only racing you have problems with
– and replace the sugar with fruit.Muesli and GranolaMuesli is the perfect long-run fuel. Its whole grains and fruits are packed with slow-burning energy. Take a trip to a health food store to pick out the fruit, nuts and grains you like to make your own muesli
-13 miles) Day 6 n/a Rest day (although shopping with wife can be intense and of long duration!) Day 7 7.30am 120 - 180 minutes of easy running getting progressively harder Seven-day Food Diary Analysis Summary Nutrient Average daily
run for prolonged periods. It will carry you through long training efforts, but your body can only store roughly 1,600 calories, which is why you need to refuel on the go if you’re running for more than a couple of hours. Simple v complex
for as long as possible. Carbo-loading increased endurance by approximately eight per cent.If you normally run a 25-minute 5K, this may mean you could maintain your fastest kick for two minutes longer. So, increase your carbohydrate intake to about 500-600g a
