surface to run on – so it's generally a good idea to recreate outdoor conditions as much as possible on the treadmill by setting it to a 1% incline or increasing the speed slightly, to adapt slowly to outdoor running. When you do get going outside

Getty Images Running in hot, humid weather can be tricky. You’ll be keen to keep cranking out the miles through the summer months, but it’s crucial to protect yourself from sunstroke, heat exhaustion and sunburn – a risk even

the magic 100 mark in 2003, and has been dispensing advice and her own training schedules through her hugely popular forum thread, Shades Marathon Training since 2005.grecian 2000 has notched up 110 marathons so far, and lists his favourite races on his

- otherwise, you run the risk of damaging muscles already taxed by a tough workout. A light sports massage and/or wearing compression clothing (brands like Skins, 2XU and Under Armour) can also boost blood flow and help expel lactic acid.Consider following a

whites and 175ml apple juice. Press the mixture into a lightly-oiled 18x28cm baking tin. Bake at 180ºC for 20-25 minutes until golden. Allow to cool slightly then cut into bars.Bee-liciousHoney is a natural, cheap and effective alternative to energy gels

training camp, held in Portugal in association with 2:09 Events, packs in two shorter runs each day, yoga and core-stability classes, talks from experts, a handicap cross-country race and a long run at the weekend. This year our annual training camp

on enjoying the pretty park views instead.Angmering Bluebell Trail 10K (West Sussex, April 25)Make the most of this rare chance to explore the privately-owned 11,000-acre Angmering Park Estate. Nestled in the heart of the West Sussex countryside, this single

foods from 0-100 based on their immediate impact on your blood sugar levels - a measure of how quickly your body can convert the food into glucose. Food with a very high GI is best for an instant glucose hit during or after exercise, while lower-GI foods

performance. In the 2009 Berlin World Championships for example, Tyson Gay finished second to Usain Bolt in the 100m. If his sole objective had been to beat Bolt (an outcome goal), he would have come away disappointed. However, Gay did run a new US record (9

-raising flour, 100g butter, 150g caster sugar, two eggs and a pinch of salt. Bake for 1-1½ hours until the bread is golden on top and a skewer comes out clean. Fresh muffins are also a great idea. Use wholemeal flour and add some fruit for fast-burning sugar