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The Marathon Weight-Loss Mystery
By Pamela Nisevich Bede on 20/12/2011 10:00:00
Why marathon training doesn’t always help runners shed pounds
run and you won't feel hungry - this eliminates the need for a pre-workout snack, which adds extra calories. After a run, skip the recovery snack and instead sit down to a full meal within 30 minutes.You're gaining muscle - and retaining fluidNot all
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Q&A highlights: Sports psychologist Victor Thompson
By on 27/03/2013 17:31:41
Catch up with the highlights of this week's webchat
energy, running around, standing up too much…) and your energy input (e.g. good pre-race nutrition in the last 72 hours, then throughout the race).Q8. What single piece of advice would you give me (and other marathon virgins) regarding my mental mindset
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Women's Health
By Runner's World on 10/09/2009 01:20:44
Acne, osteoporosis, incontinence, menstrual problems - learn more about some of the most common health issues affecting female runners
, as do products such as sun screen and make-up, which sweat off on to the skin and clog pores. To fend off acne, follow these steps: Minimise the use of make-up and hair-care products before running. The best make-up for running is no make-up at all
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RW's BIG Q+A Index
By Runner's World on 28/10/2007 00:00:00
Your questions - our experts
after training, should I force myself to eat? Will avoiding alcohol while I train for a marathon improve my performance? Are there any foods that can help me sleep? How much fibre should I include in my diet? Will eating sweets boost my energy pre-run
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Best Of The Rest
By Melanie McManus on 07/09/2005 12:57:13
What you do when you are not running could be the key to becoming faster
After running 3:23 in his debut marathon, Aidan Hewison, a university researcher, set his sights on cracking three hours for the distance. It wasn't an unreasonable expectation: he'd run under 38 minutes for 10K and was close to 1:25 for a half
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BIG Reader to Reader Index
By Runner's World on 13/09/2007 16:53:50
You ask the questions - and give the answers
of injury?How can I bounce back when I feel like a beginner again?NutritionWhat's the best way to top up my energy reserves during a long run?What - and when - should I eat before an early-morning run?How long should I leave between a booze-up and a marathon
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25 Ways To More Consistent Running
By Runner's World on 16/05/2005 10:14:04
Faster? Further? Lighter? Whatever you want from your running, what you need is more consistent training
falling off. Good posture can improve your running efficiency and decrease injury risk. Ergo: better consistency.Use the fridgeIn two ways. First, be sure it's always stocked with those key foods you rely onfor healthy nutrition and snacking: sports drinks
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Lucozade Sport Super Six: Andy (sub-4:00)
By on 17/12/2009 17:22:00
Follow the progress of Andy (aka AndyV) live in the forums as he prepares to run a sub-4:00 marathon under the guidance of mentor Steve Smythe
different nutritional strategies on his long runs in order to find the perfect plan for the VLM, and has currently settled on a strategy of 300ml Lucozade Fuel and a gel every hour, plus water. This strategy fuels his performance and also maintains his
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Lucozade Sport Super Six: Richard (sub-3:15)
By on 17/12/2009 17:20:22
Follow the progress of Richard (aka Matchstick Man) live in the forums as he prepares to run a sub-3:15 marathon under the guidance of mentor Liz Yelling
's already dug out his spikes and been running off-road to combat the snow underfoot!Emma says: Discussion on the topic of nutrition on Richards's training thread is just beginning to get going. We have identified pre-run hydration as something he can
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RW's Free Pre-Flora London Marathon Podcasts
By Runner's World on 05/04/2006 17:37:33
Tips and insight from RW's experts, about the UK's most famous race. All on your MP3 player or PC!
on training, nutrition, motivation, race tactics and the secrets of the course itself. Here at RunnersWorld.co.uk we've been listening to our MP3 players, watching the increasing popularity of podcasts over the past few months
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