-boosting range of nutrients. Or you could try one of these...1. Buy a pot of low-fat fromage frais and throw in some dried apricots with some nuts and seeds. All of these have a low GI (Glycaemic Index), which means they release energy slowly and help prevent

't take more than 10 seconds, which, for most, is of little consequence in a race. Practising putting them back on in deep water will ensure you can minimise any delay.However, you may not be able to retrieve your goggles, which means you have to carry on

P20 Once A Day (£18.45 for 200ml from chemistdirect.co.uk). If you have fair skin or a family history of melanoma, consider sun protective clothing and avoid midday runs. You should also have a coffee before you go, advise dermatologists from

. The Formotion unit in the heel helps prevent overpronation and improve heel-to-toe transition, while the NoSeam bonding in the upper helps to prevent blistering. It copes well with hard-packed trails and switching from trail to road, and the comparatively slim

seems to be the snuggest fit. – heidrun humphriesMy Grandad swore by collecting sheepswool straight off the hedge and wrapping each toe individually to prevent sore toes, and to cure black ones. I still do this on long cross-country runs. For long road

Coach (www.1life.com). "We only need between 0.8g and 1.2g of protein per kilogram of body weight in our diet. The crucial point for runners is that eating too much protein means that they are probably not eating enough carbohydrate."But don't fear

-jogging; 1:36 on a ski machine; 1:15 on a step machine; 1:36 on an exercise bike; and 1:36 on a rowing machine.10. I need strong legs for running, why should I work on my upper body?There's no doubt that your legs are your main priority when it comes

’t find 30 minutes to devote to a run, head out for a quick 10-15 minutes in the morning, then slip in another 10-minute trot later on that evening.Tip from the trenches: “I recently bought my seven-year-old daughter a bike, and she now rides

breaking down. It'll do it anyway. – SlowboyUse a scoring system to keep things in perspectiveMy advice is to rate pain on a scale of one to 10. Anything up to three or four and I'd train as normal providing it starts to go away within a week. Five to six

pastry on your pies instead of short crust or puff pastry," says Norris. Switching to filo saves you 110kcal and 10g of fat per serving, reducing its effect on your blood pressure and cholesterol.17. Chilli peppersThey add heat to a meal, but they also