."Unwanted Weight Gain There is a mental and psychological component to the off-season that should not be underestimated: the body goes from being focused and having an immediate goal to an empty calendar, and that can lead to unwanted weight gain, which can affect

.”There is a mental and psychological component to the off-season that should not be underestimated: the body goes from being focused and having an immediate goal to an empty calendar, and that can lead to unwanted weight gain, which can affect your training

about 80 lux; direct sunlight 100,000 lux.)Winter Woe: Weight GainCall it the takeaway season. We tend to curl up and pile on fat in winter: the average adult gains 1.06 pounds, which accumulates over the years because they never burn it back off.* "Not

to shed a little weight.Unfortunately, losing weight and keeping it off doesn’t come easy. But as a runner, you do have an advantage. Studies of obesity have shown that people who have a sense of well-being through physical activity, are better able to eat

, no gain' philosophy. Relax, enjoy your running and focus on technique and strength. You will notice a difference in the summer race season. Looking to fix your form? Try these four simple drills now. 

orange juice or consume other rich sources of vitamin C with your meals.Weight GainSome runners complain of weight gain immediately after a marathon. This is most likely due to water retention as your muscles repair and rebuild. Don’t be tempted to start

he's added an Olympic medal to his Commonwealth Games Time Trial silver - and based on our chat he's certainly one to watch for London 2012.Tell us about your typical racing week?I've just come off the Tour de Luxembourg [Jun 1-5]. That started with a

your own limitations.Q: As I’ve got older, I’ve put on weight. Will that be a problem when I run the marathon?A: In a study of 350 women, aged 17 to 93, Dr Rachel J. Stillman, an assistant professor of kinesiology, found that as the body ages, body fat

for an upcoming competition, run at VO2max pace about once a week (During off-season or maintenance periods, you don’t need to do VO2max intervals). Try to run this session on a track, where you can closely monitor distance and pace. A good work-out would be 3

secs right leg for 5 secs etc.Once this becomes easy – and it will – you could do these exercises uses light wrist weights (or a 4 season mountaineering boot) around your ankle – but Do NOT compromise the straightening of the leg as you do so, better