, and the final 20k run.Avalaf, Oxy and Cougie pre-raceAfter watching as many of the group as possible make it past our vantage point we left to get to the run course to shout some more. We decided that seeing each person finish would be a good place to get
enjoyed being one of the Super Six - hopefully just as much as I have enjoyed mentoring her. Gareth says: Christina had a great deal of running experience, having competed in an Ironman just last year. Christina had to work on changing her nutritional
. In the last 20 miles of the bike, make sure you take on the right nutrition: lots of fluid and gels will ensure you’re ready for the run. The stable body position on the bike means nutrition absorption is easier and better than when you are running.In the most
Setting challenging yet attainable goals is key to maintaining a long-term running career. After all, you’re more likely to stay motivated when you have something to work towards and can measure your progress at regular intervals. But picking
more to the marathon than just doing the training, both in terms of nutrition and planning. It’s like there’s a whole other side to running that I didn’t realise was there until I got involved. I feel such a huge sense of achievement that I finished
important marathon-related health risk facing runners everywhere. The history of exercise-associated hyponatremia is closely tied to Dr Tim Noakes, a South African sports medicine expert and author of The Lore of Running. In the 1970s Noakes was a devoted
brilliant! Loving the pace, effort and self-control required, and it’s a great feeling to run so fast. I’ve also been trying to work out the best nutrition for long runs, and trying out speedwork – though on my first session I ended up going too far because
-race hospitality to help you recover in style Three sets of ASICS Target 26.2 kit, comprising head-to-toe ASICS running kit, trainers and a Garmin Forerunner 610 GPS watch Pre-training trip to London (complete with accommodation the night before
sweetened cereals such as Frosties and Sugar Puffs are a better low-fat alternative to biscuits.)Choose cereals that have five grams of fibre or more per serving. When it’s good: Fine as a pre-run snack, a post-run pick-me-up, or even as a trail mix during a
there's quite a choice. Whether it's hot or cold, you'll be much more comfortable running in breathable fabrics."NutritionHow, what and when to eat and drink is everything in racing, so remember the following.Fluids Start hydrating your body the day
