solidly running for hours, you need the right recovery food for that session." Work your diet around your training with our guide to common post-run problems. Post-run You crave more fuel than you burnt Starving after only 20 minutes? The glycogen stores

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

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

performances. The diagnosis? Inadequate recovery.Like Hewison, most runners don't have a problem pushing themselves, but when you're focusing on building endurance and speed, it's easy to forget how important rest is. "It's when you're not running

Original, was tested against Gatorade and Endurox R4. The results backed up the conclusions of the original study."Our study indicates that consuming Mars Original drink during a short recovery period significantly improves subsequent endurance capacity

2006 was a great one for chocolate fans. In January, the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (of Washington DC in the US) published the most convincing study yet linking flavonol-rich cocoa to improved blood-vessel health. A month later, the Archives of Internal Medic...

recovery. Do this sequence using pillows to lend support and also to give your weary body something comfortable to fall into to help you unwind. You don't have to rush into this routine - you can wait until you're showered and fed or do it before  bed. Hold

else you should consider, if finances allow, is a regular appointment with a sports masseur – especially after long runs or tough interval sessions. A massage will certainly relax you, and may cut recovery time, flush out the toxins that cause muscle

Q I suspect that I’m training too hard on my easy days. How do I know what pace I’m supposed to run at on those days, and what is the best way to make sure that I slow down?A Good question. On your easy days, your pulse should rise no higher than 70 per cent of your maximum hea...

’t, then a recovery drink (basically a carbs-protein mix) may be helpful. – Eva MidsoleOr everyday carbohydrate-rich snacks can work just as wellJam sandwiches can be good during a run, so can malt loaf and Jaffa Cakes. I used to take mini Mars bars out