Recovering from a run is just as important as fueling for the next. By taking a recovery drink after you exercise you’ll speed up muscle repair, rehydrate and give your immune system a boost. Research suggests that a combination of carbohydrate

. For Goodness Shakes are also available in banana, berry and chocolate malt flavours; the banana and berry flavours contain real fruit.Our tester said The recovery shake was really tasty, and could pass for a normal milkshake. It tasted like fresh milk, with a

material) content that squeezes and hugs the muscles that are key to efficient running. The kit promises to help you train more efficiently, avoid common injuries and recover faster. But does it deliver? For the lowdown on the big squeeze, read on...

hill workouts. Don't go overboard though: climbing a steep incline of 11 to 15 per cent is more of a strength-training workout than a running one.Target Heart Rate Heart-rate zone programs are ideal for recovery runs because they force you to maintain a

), jog back (1) 4Tuesday: Jog out (1), 12 x 400m with 100m jog recoveries (24), jog back (1) 26Wednesday: Jog out (1), 4 laps steady (4), jog back (1) 6Thursday: Jog out (1), 10 x hill reps and recoveries (20), jog back (1) 22 Friday: Rest 0Saturday: Jog

record average heart rate per lap. Recovery A recording of how fast your heart rate drops to a certain level after a burst of exercise (this reflects fitness), and/or an alert when your heart rate has dropped to a certain level (this is one way

for different training intensities.Smaller sized watch. Great for women, but numbers and information still easy to read.Contact: 01278 723355; www.idass.com Cardiosport Xtreme £109.99Programmable HR recovery.Interval timer can be set up for 20 intervals

When Runner's World readers were asked to list their essential kit last year, heart-rate monitors came out on top. Unfortunately for the female runner, using a heart-rate monitor is usually an uncomfortable experience, requiring 10 minutes before

, as long as you use SIS products, you don’t need a science degree to create an eight per cent electrolyte solution or to ensure that your recovery drink contains the right amount of protein. Just pour the powder through the wide neck until it reaches

’ve selected, you’ll find products that can help treat, prevent and aid your recovery from injuries. Add these to the staples of most (sensible) people’s medical kit – such as a pot of ibuprofen and a box of sticking plasters – and you’ll be able to stay on top