for lunch you might be a bit low on fuel for a run. I've lost a lot of weight by eating sensibly and doing lots of exercise. Lunch would normally be a big tuna or chicken salad, then three bits of fruit during the afternoon. Watch the fat, but you still need
t get a degree in fat-burning, says physiologist David Martin. Glycogen is always burned more readily than fat.What happens during long runs is that the body runs low on glycogen. Afterwards, it stores an additional amount of glycogen to replenish
, according to a recent survey of RUNNERS WORLD readers, Im slightly less popular than Glenn Hoddle.Last month my running had descended to an all-time low. While training in the Peak District I was overtaken by a large boulder. I was deeply shocked
, swimming, and weight lifting are great most of the year, as part of low-key training months when your main goals are general fitness and injury prevention, but the heavy training month before a big race needs to be a month of living a little dangerously
think the "fat-burning" low-intensity zone is a myth, and that high-intensity exercise burns more total calories, and more fat, per unit of time. The most important factor is the distance you run. However, running at around 70% of maximum heart rate
to increase your carb intake. Go for low-fat, high-carb meals with a small amount of protein. Don’t include too many pulses, broccoli or high-fibre foods. If you’re in a restaurant, pick something familiar and stay away from undercooked meat, salads and fish
For the week ending 2 March 2009Hot to trot...Post-Run Pleasures Some research suggests certain kinds of exercise led to cravings for certain foods. After a long winter run, I absolutely must have hot tea and toasted teacakes with real butter
, but worried that you might harm the baby if you continue running. Well, worry no more. It used to be that obstetricians would advise pregnant women to monitor their heart rate while exercising to make sure that it didn’t exceed 140bpm - a ridiculously low rate
, low-fat yoghurt, fruit, nuts, fresh vegetables, etc. Take your pick. Second, put something inspirational on the outside of the fridge: a picture of you and friends at a race, a training plan, a great quote.Schedule itYou've got your office calendar
with the highs and lows of eating sweet stuff, so I've decided to forgo all sugar and foods with added sugar. I am about to go cold turkey again - do you want to join me? – beanz52Besides things like not putting sugar in my tea and not having sweet foods, what
