’t lost all my fitness.The world of sports nutrition was completely new to me. On my coach’s advice I made sure I hydrated well in the week before the marathon, and I took gels every 45 minutes during.My mood changes if I haven’t been for a run. I get
nutritional advice after the race? RichardBA. The race is no dfferent to any other hard run. Drink some fluid to replace what you've lost as sweat, but do it slowly over the first few hours. Eat something quickly to fill the gap until you can have a full meal
an injury like this may well be forerunner of secondary injuries and should be avoided. Running may well be possible within two weeks of a steroid injection, but you should always follow the advice of your medical professional.
that they would enjoy it.Occasionally, you might meet a someone who runs, not just for one or all of these reasons, but because they see it as a way of totally transforming his or her life. In The Beginning--Four years ago, Steve Lloyd - January's new member
running for three months, but – like many runners and non-runners – has a sense that London is The Event that somehow seals the deal on your status as "a runner".Other marathons are available...Big David is one of many to point out that there's more
Welcome to the Runner's World Autumn Shoe Guide 2009. You'll find reviews of 28 of the best new running shoes on the market here, as well as an insight into the technologies they contain and plenty of expert advice. There are shoes for all shapes
Just as it should have been warming up for the longer runs, it got colder than ever. Now all the hard work is done but you have the delicate job of getting the taper right. Thanks to the unusual conditions everything may not be straight forward, so
and they help you to figure it out. It has definitely helped me to improve at a faster rate than I would have otherwise.What's the best piece of advice Kelly has given you?She wrote me a wonderful ten-point plan on running the 1,500m last year. I lost my head a
.“After the race, rehydrate, get some protein in and then carbs. Have what you feel like but avoid alcohol – your blood vessels will expand and you’ll feel sorer the next day.”Listen to the latest podcast for more expert nutrition advice from Ruth at runnersworld
You've heard the usual recommendations for so long that you accept them as gospel. And most of the advice is solid. Who can argue with putting in mileage, peaking for races and stretching after a run? But just because many coaches, sports
