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The Effect Of Ageing On Endurance 
By Christie Aschwanden on 21/08/2009 09:10:50
Are you too old - or too young - to run your best marathon? To find out, we asked top scientists, coaches and elite athletes about the impact of ageing on endurance. Their answers might pleasantly surprise you
training to adjust to the training load. It's not just the mileage – it's the optimal nutrition, hydration and recovery. "The marathon is the only event where you're going to run out of sugar, and learning how to train for that is tricky," says Mahon. "To
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Winding Down - Three Weeks To Go
By Bob Cooper on 06/04/2009 17:12:05
Everything you need to know and do in the three weeks leading up to your marathon
of miles - especially if you slow down and apply pressure to the area where you feel the stitch.Nutritional Needs"Take in a lot of protein this week to aid in the repair and recovery of muscle tissue damaged during the high-mileage phase of marathon
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Lucozade Sport Super Six: Lucy (sub-5:30)
By on 17/12/2009 17:24:08
Follow the progress of Lucy (aka spinkletoes) live in the forums as she prepares to run a sub-5:30 marathon under the guidance of mentor Paul Evans
back at the last four months with fond memories. There have been high and lows, but both I know Lucy has enjoyed being part of the Super Six and its journey. Gareth says: Nutritionally Lucy was very inexperienced but willing to try the products that she
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TW Interviews: Helen Jenkins
By on 16/02/2011 00:00:00
Britain's top female triathlete reveals why she'll be giving it her all to qualify for London 2012
it - even the harder sessions.Q. Do you have any nutritional tips?A. Eat lots of fruit and vegetables and always have a few treats a week. I also make sure I have a recovery drink after hard running sessions - my favourite is Mars® Refuel.Q. You're one
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Gain From Pain
By Bob Wischnia on 30/07/2002 18:49:34
10 ways to stay positive, and fit, when you're out of action
. Which, of course, does you no good at all just the opposite, in fact. Recovery is your goal, and what you need is an effective way to bridge that depressing gap between the day you're forced to stop running and the day you can start again.It's your
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Small Is Bountiful
By Mark Remy on 02/04/2004 11:28:45
Small changes, big rewards: 29 simple tips for training smarter and racing better
BreakfastIf you’re eating a light breakfast and a heavier dinner, your afternoon runs may be suffering. “I call that ‘eating backwards,’” says nutritionist Nancy Clark, author of Nancy Clark’s Sports Nutrition Guidebook. “Better to frontload the calories so
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Kick The Habit
By Matt Barbour on 17/06/2008 08:57:04
Take your running up a gear with these 14 simple fixes to the most common mistakes
BAD HABIT: You’re a night owl Runners who short-change sleep compromise recovery, immunity and mental sharpness, which can turn an easy workout into a gruelling one. "Sleep enhances the restoration of cells damaged by exercise," says Professor Jim
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Ask The Experts: Marathon Week with Steve Smythe
By on 05/04/2011 10:14:55
Catch the highlights from Friday's lunchtime debate, when ASICS Super Six coach Steve Smythe answered your taper and marathon pacing questions live in the forums
huge marathon PB. Good luck! Q. My training has gone well to date and I'm on track for a 4:30 marathon, but I'm really worried about what to do about pacing and race nutrition if it's hot. I've done two marathons in hot conditions in 2007 and 2009 and I
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Running Rules Revisited
By Bob Cooper on 25/09/2009 17:21:50
Some coaches, scientists and other experts are challenging conventional thinking. Could their uncommon wisdom work for you?
for novices – but a high correlation between high mileage and injury frequency. Speed strategyConventional Thinking: Speed workouts should feature numerous repetitions with short recovery periods. Uncommon Wisdom: Speed workouts can consist of just two repeats
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BIG Recipe Index
By Runner's World on 29/05/2007 17:53:02
Turn up the heat in the kitchen with these mouth-watering recipes packed with essential nutrients
Nutrition IndexHere are seven must-read nutrition articles for every runner: • Food Groups: The Basics• Eating And Training: How To Time It Right• The Ultimate Runners' Snacks• Healthy Takeaway Options• Vegetarian tips• Five healthy eating plans
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