Getty ImagesBelieve it or not, people who exercise frequently or for prolonged periods are more likely to pick up infections and catch colds than sedentary people.This is even more likely in autumn and winter – the traditional season for a
gave great ease of movement on the run, but did bunch up fractionally under the arms when worn under a mid-layer. How It Rated Warmth 8 Wicking 8 Breathability 9 Comfort 9 OVERALL 8
-loaded sports recovery drinks.It helps you hydrate faster than water and is perfect straight from the fridge after a run.ZICO, the newest brand on the UK market, comes in a durable (and recyclable) plastic bottle with a screw cap, making it ideal for sport
After long, cold training runs, marathon-running chef Mark Bittman refuels and warms up with a veg-packed version of a classic winter comfort dish. He serves his stew atop energy-boosting carbs such as brown rice or wholewheat pasta.Serves: 4
Stage 5: 42KToday was the marathon stage of the race. I managed to run the first half - I'd become bored with walking and wanted to test myself, but at the second checkpoint, at the 24K-mark, and with the temperature hovering around 50C, I took a
gentle run!Arriving on the start line, I was ready, but oh so cold! I was in pen 7 at the Blue Start so made a beeline for the RW 10:00-mile pacer, John. The start was different this year as the marshalls lifted the barriers much sooner and everyone
't think I had a worst moment, but crossing the cobbles under Tower Bridge hurt a bit (well quite a lot actually). Was gutted I missed Johnny! I just wanted to get round and run all they way, even better if i could get round in sub 4.30, but what I secretly
Train smarterWhen the weather turns cold, wet and icy, training suddenly seems a lot less enjoyable, so you can grit your teeth and face whatever nature throws at you, or grind out the miles on the treadmill and the turbo trainer. Or you could
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injuries. However, any pre-run stretching must be gentle: stretching cold, stiff muscles carries the risk of strains. It’s also thought that overstretching can cause a muscle to act as though it is at risk of tearing, therefore tensing up to counteract that
