-fighting white blood cells.Daily IntakeTriathletes should consume a daily dose of 1g of protein per 1kg of body weight. Eat 15-25g of that during recovery, within an hour of finishing a ride or run. And always target lean sources. "Skip the animal proteins

Standfirst: 16-week sub-4:00 scheduleAuthor:Pics:Issue date: Feb-May01Keywords:uan131-->A 4:00 marathon is approximately 9:00 per mile. To break 4:00, you should eventually be capable of a sub-1:50 half-marathon (8:20 per mile) and sub-50:00 10K (8:00

Standfirst: 16-week Sub-4:30 scheduleAuthor:Pics:Issue date: Feb-May01Keywords:uan132-->A 4:30 marathon is approximately 10:00 per mile. To break 4:30, you should eventually be capable of a sub-2:00half-marathon (9:00 per mile) and sub-53:00 10K (8

lift, which gives a long stride. All the running is done at 95-100 per cent effort, with long recoveries. Try the following sessions:‘Pyramid’ sessions, starting with 150m and moving up to 170m, 190m, 200m and down again, with a walk-back recovery of 90

m.For example:> 20-25 x 100m, 15 seconds recovery> 12-16 x 150m, 20 seconds recovery> 8-10 x 250m, 30 seconds recovery> 5-6 x 400m, 60 seconds recoveryTry to keep a consistent swim stroke. As you progress, reduce rest intervals before increasing pace

)/Timetrial 11-min miling (5:00) 11-min miling (5:00) MILEAGE TARGET: 30MMon Mar 1 restTues Mar 2 400m, 800m, 1600m, 800m, 400m (with 200m jog recoveries)Wed Mar 3 Steady run: 75 mins (approx 6.5M)Thurs Mar 4 20 mins Fartlek (+10mins wu & cd) (approx 3.5M)Fri Mar

course there's no point cycling or running up hills for this length of time. But always use your race bike for training, even if you're on a turbo."Session 14-6hr bike: building up intensity over time.30-min run: 15-20 mins at race pace, 10-15 mins

slower than 10K pace (or about 20 seconds per repetition slower than before), with just two- to three-minute recoveries. This will raise your lactate threshold and delay fatigue.Do sets – for example, two repetitions with a two-minute recovery between

it?/ Recovery timeThis sort of minor hamstring tear ought not to bother a runner for more than three or four weeks and the more obsessive among us will find ways of limping through training that may be of doubtful value.Hamstring TearsSymptomsYou feel

the carb-loading low-down with these simple dos and don'ts.Rest and RecoveryBecome a better runner even after you've pulled off your trainers with these quick and easy recovery tips.Core StabilityA strong core will make you fitter and faster, as well