of the Running Club of Kingston, the Jamdammers Grand Prix Series features five races in all, each taking place in a different parish of the island. The jewel in this country's road-race crown is undoubtedly the Reggae Marathon and Half-Marathon, which this year

Making healthy, performance-enhancing food choices isn't just about picking a salad rather than a quarter-pounder in McDonalds, or replacing Mars Bars with apples on your weekly shopping list. The decisions we make every time we sit down for a meal

, possibly assuming that it will simply come in time, as physical performance improves. Not so. You have to train your mind to overcome the many barriers to success that stand in the way of all athletes. Some of Britain's top athletes and coaches share

spread his arms in a wonderfully inclusive gesture, embracing not only the 35 bemused guinea pigs who had signed up for this extraordinary, ‘self-supported’ running ordeal, but also most of Worcestershire – starting with the gently rolling lawns

– especially for runners. For the first time, they emphasise physical activity, and recommend the consumption of more fruit, vegetables, whole grains and healthy fats. In fact, the old mantra of "fat is bad, carbs are good" has been turned on its head

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couple of degrees above freezing and misty too on the hills around Battle." As Pete Sherri also commented, "It was a funny time of year to run a marathon! I was never quite sure what the weather was going to do!"The course itself was kept as close

Closing Soon...Wedgnock Winter Hills & Spills Series (Race 1) (Warwickshire, November 7) If the scenery at this new race series doesn’t take your breath away, the tough climbs will.Poppy Run 5 (Lincolnshire, November 8) Raise money for the Poppy

of techniques and methods can be used to reduce the recovery time and help get you back running. This type of treatment can last from between 30 minutes to an hour, dependent on the injury.Finding a therapistIt's important to find a therapist with the right

these six rules every day, and your body will get everything it needs for better health and better running.Basque grilled vegetable skewers with lime chimichurri sauce Rule 1: Eat five different-coloured fruits and vegetables dailyTo get the most from your