UAN: 199 Article type:-->If you want to know more about running injuries, you're in the right place. This is an archive of Bodyworks, a series of columns that ran for two years in Runner's World UK. It was written by RW Medical Advisor Dr Patrick

Nutrition IndexHere are seven must-read nutrition articles for every runner: • Food Groups: The Basics• Eating And Training: How To Time It Right• The Ultimate Runners' Snacks• Healthy Takeaway Options• Vegetarian tips• Five healthy eating plans

; requirements can be met by a balanced dietPantothenic acid Involved in metabolism of proteins, fats and carbohydrates Liver; wholemeal bread; brown rice; nuts; eggs; vegetables Runners need more because it's involved in metabolism No evidence suggests high

calories' worth of after-dinner treats. These might range from 60 calories in an apple, to 100-150 calories in a pot of fat-free yoghurt or rice pudding, or 170 calories in a bottled beer.Say 'yes' to hot chocolate: Look at the benefits. First, it

on board solids as well. Ultra runners will eat bananas, jelly babies, raisins and rice pudding as after 5 hours or more just taking on liquid can be pretty unpleasant. Finally, pace judgement comes into the equation...start too fast and you will use your

and often Frequent snacking throughout the day is a sure way to avoid low blood sugar levels and tiredness by the time you get home for your run. Research shows that eating little and often is best for runners… as long as you’re eating the right things

for voting!Most likely to cheer you up on a grim dayLet's face it, there are lots of grim days out there. So special mentions to...... 1/2 M girl, AlanD, Any of the regulars on the Scottish Runners thread, Anyone on Porkers thread, Badger, Barnsleyrunner

Burning desireWhen Runner’s World reader Andrew Corrie saw that his Isle of Man village was looking for a retained firefighter, he should have leapt at the chance to fulfil his lifetime dream. But although he had the commitment and the aptitude, he

...Rachel Rogers - 'Slimming world' is a great plan for runners; you need to make sure you restock you muscles after a run, and you can have potatoes, pasta and rice in as large quantities as you like. I've lost nearly four stone with them so far. I don't feel like

weight loss 54.5 lbs, ran 10 miles last Sunday and also completed a 32 mile bike ride. On Friday 26th May I completed a race; it was a spur of the moment decision and I entered online after finding the event on the Runner's World website… It was good