– 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

in runnier honey - high fructose honey can be similar in consistency to energy gels and easy to eat on the run.Fructose and glucose are equally pure and there is no difference in taste, carbohydrate content or nutritional value. However, there is a difference

long run - chicken pieces, stock, pearl barley and chopped vegetables add up to a nutritionally-balanced, super-healthy comfort food.AmaranthAmaranth is one of the few gluten-free grains, and a diet staple for runners with coeliac disease. But other

addition to venison.Try this: Braise chopped leg or shoulder meat in a traditional red wine stew, complete with winter veg, garlic and redcurrant for a filling weekend dinner you can cover and leave waiting in the oven no matter how long your long run might

and coming up against the dreaded "wall". Sports drinks and carb gels are great for topping up your energy levels during a long run or race, but increasing your carb intake three days before the race will help make sure you reach the startline with maximum

running. Most runners understand the benefits of a healthy, balanced diet, and fresh, seasonal food can play a big part in making sure your diet is made up of the freshest and most nutritious food available. Spring is the perfect time to start eating