a pint of water two hours before your run to offset sweat loss. Try these 400- to 800-calorie pre-run breakfasts:Two slices of toast and a piece of fruitCereal with skimmed or semi-skimmed milk and fresh fruitA toasted bagel topped with low
As it turned out, father knew best...When I trained at the track in secondary school, my dad considered it his duty to make sure I never trained or raced on an empty fuel tank. One of his favourite pre-race traditions was to have me gulp a
Nutrition, like running, is pretty basic at its core: eat more fruit and vegetables; eat fewer chips and cheeseburgers. But you have so many options these days that they can confuse you. Here are four simple tips that will make eating easier
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GETTY IMAGES The possibility of shaving a few seconds off a personal best, or running further than we ever thought we could, can lead us towards ever more inventive ways to train. But what
quarter should be fish or chicken and veg. A good portion size is simply a normal plate that looks full - not one that's overflowing.Q. I'm struggling to get my timing right when eating before a long run - will eating a late dinner the night before affect
. Adding sliced banana before heating makes for a sweet, healthy and heartier pre-run breakfast.Pancakes With a little planning pancakes can be a quick, hot and healthy breakfast. Swap refined white flour for buckwheat to get all of the taste but far more
performance in endurance events. Many people find gels easiest though, and they are a more concentrated source of carbohydrate. Don't worry too much about your fat and protein content – you’ll only be using them for energy during the race.Q. I’m running
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
running. Most runners understand the benefits of a healthy, balanced diet, and fresh, seasonal food can play a big part in making sure your diet is made up of the freshest and most nutritious food available. Spring is the perfect time to start eating
