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Racing Basics
By Runner's World on 30/07/2002 16:19:27
From finding a race to planning your strategy - from the people who learnt the hard way
if necessaryDry post-race clothesRace directions Mile splitsPre-race energy drink to sipEnergy gels if the race is over 90 minutesPost-race drink and recovery snack
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Post-Marathon: A Voyage of Recovery
By on 23/04/2012 10:00:00
Start your marathon recovery on the right foot
virus, so make sure you get plenty of sleep, eat well-balanced meals and drink lots of water. You might also find taking herbal remedies such as Echinacea, or nutritional supplements such as zinc and Vitamin C, beneficial. Steering clear of crowded
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Lessons Learnt
By John Bingham and Julie Welch on 04/08/2002 13:08:11
We're so good to you... two well-known (once-)beginners share the secrets they learnt the hard way
. If everyone else increased their mileage by 10 per cent per week, then Id increase mine by 20 per cent. Eventually, I learned that improvement comes when you learn to balance effort and recovery. Now I know that I need to mix lots of easy-run days around my
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Eating And Training: How To Time It Right
By Liz Applegate on 05/08/2002 19:48:37
If you can coordinate your appetite with your training, you'll become a more effective runner
refuelling strategies for both types of morning exercisers:Early risersChoose high-carbohydrate foods that are low in fat and moderate in protein. Aim for about 400-800 calories, which will fuel your training without making you feel sluggish. Drink about half
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5K And 10K By The Numbers
By Doug Rennie on 06/05/2002 10:52:27
Want to break a 5K or 10K barrier? Here are exactly the schedules you need - based on your current race times
on how you feel. Also, says Williams, there's nothing wrong with finishing a session early if you just can't manage it that day. "Don't push your body when it mutters 'no more'. There's always the next day or week."Drink up Take a bottle of your favourite
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Run Like A Dream
By Matt Barbour on 29/12/2008 08:43:12
Make sleep the sharpest training tool in your box to take your running to a new level
of the most important elements of my routine, because it is crucial for recovery, when the body adapts to the stimulus of training and repairs itself." Eight or more hours' sleep a night and two-hour afternoon naps aren't realistic for most recreational
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Best Healthy-Eating Plan (Preview)
By Liz Applegate on 07/01/2008 09:47:09
A healthy, whole-foods eating plan (Non-subscriber preview)
Subscribers can see the full article here. If you'd like to subscribe, you can save 30% and get instant access hereForget energy bars, nutrient-enhanced drinks and other fortified foods. When it comes to fuel, ‘real’ foods, such as fruits
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Beat Your Training Fears
By Bob Cooper on 22/11/2011 10:00:00
Face your training demons and emerge a relaxed and confident runner
; so is running with a crowd that's too quick. So allow more recovery in the future, or pick a slower group next time and accept that it may take a while to get up to speed to run with the cheetahs. On the other hand, you might just be having an off day
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Diets On Trial
By Alison Hamlett on 28/09/2006 14:31:01
Not all fashionable diet books are flawed - here's our digested read of the best
, and drink plenty of water. "Detox diets have received a bad press - mainly because they involve semi-fasting or omitting important food groups," says Bean, "but this diet focuses on fresh, tasty and nutrient-packed foods that help your natural detox system
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Losing Weight: Snacking
By Dominique Brady on 24/01/2011 13:02:40
Snacking is a national past-time - find out how five runners discovered healthier alternatives to their favourite treats
hydrated throughout the day and noticed this played a big part in controlling their appetite."Whenever I felt hungry I'd have a drink instead and then wait for a while. If I still felt hungry then I'd eat," explains Desi R who lost five stone last year
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