"I got a huge cheer and a bouquet of flowers"—Lyn WhitesideAre you worried about finishing last in a race? The good news is that if you're reading this article, the chances of it actually happening are very small. Big beginner-friendly races
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Post-race recovery - Protein-rich broth From 3:13 marathon runner Michel Roux Jr "This delicious and easy recipe is ideal for after a race," says Michel Roux, 47, chef at Le Gavroche and author of The Marathon Chef (£8.99, www.amazon.co.uk). "It
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and quick absorption into your system – perfect for the post-exercise period to get back up to speed.These handy sachets are ideal for taking to a race or leaving in your kit bag for post-training rehydration. We liked the blackcurrant flavour, but there
the lack of posting. For our money, though, the Endurance is the pick of the pair. It's one of those shoes that feels like a pair of racing slippers: comfortable, yet wonderfully responsive. Saucony isn't known for its racers, but that deserves to change
Kingston Running Festival Marathon, Surrey Sunday, October 13WHY RUN IT?Speed, river, post-race shoppingA flat, autumn, Thames-side event, which passes Hampton Court Palace. The marathon is held with 16- and eight-milers.FEESLast year £12, payable
Weight 235gEvaluation If you're a light, fast overpronator, finding a racing shoe with added stability can be hard. If you fit this description, you'll want to check out the RC750. With a decent-sized medial post (for a racing shoe) and a plastic
