’s hard-working muscles with an ample amount of protein to help speed recovery. But whey protein, the specific type of protein found in dairy foods, may also help to strengthen the immune system. Ample research also suggests that regular dairy consumption

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

You don’t need a magic potion if you want to shift some weight, fight colds, boost your endurance, defend yourself against major illnesses or run faster and better. All you need is food. Over the years, we’ve brought you some great nuggets of nutritional know-how - some weird, so...

for strong bones, which is great for your running, but animal milk, in particular, offers much more. Dairy food and drink supplies a runner’s hard-working muscles with an ample amount of protein to help speed recovery. But whey protein, the specific type

The average person eats 230 sandwiches a year. That’s a lot of bread (and BLT) and no bad thing for runners. Sandwiches are handy for eating on the go and between meals. They’ve come a long way since the 1750s when John Montagu, 4th Earl of Sandwich, first placed a filling betwee...

GETTY IMAGESThere are many reasons to eat seasonal and local food, from the environmental benefits of reducing the miles your food has travelled, to the simple fact that it is often cheaper to buy local food. It could even have an impact on your running. Most runners understand t...

You don’t need a magic potion if you want to shift some weight, fight colds, boost your endurance, defend yourself against major illnesses or run faster and better. All you need is food. Over the years, we’ve brought you some great nuggets of nutritional know-how - some weird, so...

for their Omega-3 fat content to help boost oxygen delivery during exercise and promote rapid recovery. Mid-morning snackGood Rice crackersBetter Wholemeal toast with honeyBest Fruit loafWhy? A carb-rich snack mid-morning will keep your blood sugar levels steady

. Add pumpkin seeds for their Omega-3 fat content to help boost oxygen delivery during exercise and promote rapid recovery. Mid-morning snackGood Rice crackersBetter Wholemeal toast with honeyBest Fruit loafWhy? A carb-rich snack mid-morning will keep

Every day this week, we're looking a short number of ways to get back to your ideal weight. We're covering simple changes to your running; everyday exercise tweaks; and loads of realistic eating rules that you can live by. Today: Best Exercise OptionsKeep moving: Studies have sho...