is not ideal for runners looking to avoid mid-run pitstops. Best combined with other snacks or eaten post-run.High5 Energy Gel (26g) 69pPer 100g: 272 kcal; 68g carb; 0g protein; 0g fatCost per 100 calories: 97p (also mix your own powder, £6.99 per 600g, 30p/100

5 HOURS+ (Page 10) Page 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Penelope Pitstop, 5:06My first, and definitely not my last London Marathon. I had the most fantastic day, which words cannot describe. I've just finished watching the BBC coverage of the whole event and it still chokes me.I ...

.Values are for a 68kg runner. Each day aim to drink around 1.5 litres of calorie-free fluids such as water or herbal tea. Include one extra litre for each hour of training.-->Running Buffet BasicsDO step up your calorie intake. Whenever you increase your weekly

for the mental ‘rush’ of the crowds, the noise, the colour and the excitement. Some runners find it vastly encouraging – first time round it just stunned me. – OuchOuchWhen you get to the start zone, go to the loo. While queuing, get changed, warm up, eat

- what advice would you offer him as he prepares for his first half-marathon?"I’m a fairly new runner (aged 37) and a busy job and young family prevents me from having a rigid training schedule. I tend to start each run very steadily then decide whether

else fails, throw your T-shirts away. It might well be an expensive solution, but worthwhile if you find a sudden increased popularity among your fellow club runners on training runs!WATER RESERVOIRSQ: What’s the best way of cleaning out my reservoir

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runner Liz Yelling. "It involves a combination of factors coming together at the right time." If you time it right, you can shave minutes off your time and gain an advantage over other competitors.A fine balanceAn essential part of reaching this race

are a runner or swimmer. But heavy legs shouldn't put you at a disadvantage.A strong leg kick should be part of your swimming arsenal and will help you to keep up with the pack. Just make sure you are working your legs at a pace that fits the length

. Laithwaite says weekly training should be evenly split between cycling and running "unless you are clearly better at one of them. If you are a good runner and are doing six sessions of running per week and only one of cycling, you are not going to become a