Winter might seem like a lean time, but forget getting by on imported or tinned food - Britain's farmers are on hand with a bounty of nutrient-packed fruit and veg. Fill up on fuel for your winter training with the very best of British - and as well

GETTY IMAGES The "season of mellow fruitfulness" really lives up to its name, so make the most of Britain's autumnal bounty of seasonal fruit and vegetables. Gluts of autumn fruit and veg are packed with nutrients and right on your

strengths. It's packed with a mind-boggling list of goodies - vitamins K, A, C, B2, B6 and E, plus antioxidants, calcium, dietary fibre, protein and Omega-3 fatty acids.This treasure trove of nutrients works hard for runners, promoting strong bones

hard session with an easy recovery run or some cross-training the next day too. Non-strenuous exercise will encourage the delivery of oxygen and nutrients to tired muscles. Drink UpReplacing fluid lost through training is key to effective hydration. Aim

of your stretches. It also signals your body to supply your muscles with plenty of oxygen and nutrients. Stretch each muscle's opposite number to avoid inbalances in strength and flexibility – a recipe for injury. Stretch for the right purpose

and vegetables will provide the right mix of nutrients for your training.Ready to run again?It's near impossible to outline a one-size-fits-all recovery programme for such a unique problem. But a sensible approach is to take a couple of weeks of complete rest

't worry. It's not all "pasta, pasta, pasta" - you can get your carb fix with a little help from these inspiring alternatives.PotatoesPotatoes are unique, as the only starchy carbohydrate to also be a vegetable. This makes them amazingly nutrient