Q I do my long runs and races with a water bottle that fits around my hand. Is it true that long-term use of these can affect gait and cause injury?A You are right to be cautious about the use of a water bottle that fits around the hand. There
Q. I've had stomach issues when racing. I'm about to do an Ironman and am considering taking Imodium. Is this a bad idea?A. No. Between 20 and 40 per cent of all serious runners experience bowel problems when running. Anxiety and mechanical forces
in antioxidants, which the body employs in the ceaseless war against cell-destroying free radicals. Shallots also pack a powerful vitamin A punch, to aid bone growth, protect vision and fight infection.BroccoliOne of nature's nutritional big hitters, broccoli
, cumin, crushed garlic, salt and pepper, and rubbing it into the chicken breasts. 2. For the salad, cook the wild rice according to the packet instructions. Rinse under cold running water. Drain well and tip into a large bowl.3. Stir the beetroot, spring
As a runner you've likely established your favourite pasta or rice 'staple' that you wheel out pre- or post-long run. You probably even dream about it to get you through those last few miles...Here are a couple of my favourites - full of flavour
't face eating before an early morning run. Just focus on refuelling afterwards with a meal packed with carbohydrates, protein and other nutrients to aid recovery.There are also several other breakfast benefits. Concentration, memory, stress levels
Forget about fat-laden, greasy takeaways - Indian food doesn't have to be heavy. There are a whole range of curries packed full of ingredients which are bursting with flavour and health-boosting properties. Personally, I think the best way to remain healthy is to eat lots of Indi...
Q After a run, I get an intense hangover-type headache that can continue for two to three days, even though I take the usual pills. I don’t drink alcohol or coffee, I drink isotonic drinks when I’m training and racing, and water the rest
UAN:249 Article type:RW+--You may know how to run, but what about the cocktail of spaghetti and sports drinks that puts the tiger in your tank? Here are some of the most frequently-asked questions about food – and how to use it to improve your
to 8 miles in the coming weeks), and Sunday is a long slow run, designed to be on tired legs, after the fast work on Saturday. In various of your posts, and in general, nutritional advice centres around eating to match your exercise, however, I actually
