GETTY IMAGESThere are many reasons to eat seasonal and local food, from the environmental benefits of reducing the miles your food has travelled, to the simple fact that it is often cheaper to buy local food. It could even have an impact on your running. Most runners understand t...

avoid the detrimental effects of the glycogen depletion stage. What should I eat and when? In general, you need around 5-7g of carbohydrate per kilogram of body weight or 60 per cent of your daily calorie intake from carbohydrates. This usually works

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 doorstep - which is great for the env...

, which release energy more slowly, are perfect nutrition in between sessions. Fibre is also a vital ingredient in a runner's diet. Soluble fibre is found in beans, oats, rye and fruit and slows the digestion of carbohydrate, producing a slower rise

to salads and cheese boards and a perky accompaniment to meat. Pears also make great healthy puddings, whether you poach them or add a dash of cheeky chocolate. Cooking times vary depending on the variety and ripeness of the fruit, but pears generally make