The days are nasty, brutish and short, the desire to set out for a hard session is waning and that cake is starting to look awfully good. It can only mean one thing - the off-season is here. And it's a dangerous time for a triathlete because it can
or cooked in soups and stews. They are a great source of vitamin B, potassium, calcium and iron. But, most importantly for runners, they contain off-the-chart doses of betaine. A study in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition found that this compound
GETTY IMAGES The "season of mellow fruitfulness" really lives up to its name, so make the most of Britain's autumnal bounty of seasonal fruit and vegetables. Gluts of autumn fruit and veg are packed with nutrients and right on your
GETTY IMAGESThere are many reasons to eat seasonal and local food, from the environmental benefits of reducing the miles your food has travelled, to the simple fact that it is often cheaper to buy local food. It could even have an impact on your
Summer, the season of shorts and crop tops may be over, but there are still plenty of reasons to look after your physique. Whether you’re contemplating some autumn PBs, or simply want to look and feel your best, there’s no time like the present
Getty Images Most runners are keen to eat a healthy, balanced diet, and plumping for the fresh, seasonal food on your doorstep is an easy way to make sure your diet is made up of the freshest and most nutritious food around
Q. One of my goals for 2012 is to get my Olympic-tri 10K run time under 40 minutes. What should I be doing over the winter?A. A strong run can make a huge difference to your race and the off-season is a great time to work on your skills and strength
change from the one-off World Championships and I think it's improved the standard of racing. In every World Championship series event the field quality is very high and it makes for a good race.Q. Were you pleased with your performance last season?A. I
We all know that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, but it can be tricky to squeeze a nutritional meal into the hectic period between waking up and going to work. These 10 top breakfasts are tasty, simple and designed with runners
