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be at risk of nutritional deficiencies as well as poor physical performance.General healthy-eating guidelines as well as specialist requirements for athletes apply to meat-eaters and vegetarians. You daily aim should be to base your meals and snacks
Once upon a time long-distance triathlon was seen as something of a grail, holy or unholy, depending on how you felt about a 140-mile race. It was the preserve of the experienced, the specialists and, maybe, the slightly unhinged. Not any more
Standfirst: Author: Joe DunbarPics:Issue date: Racing secrets bookletKeywords:uan60-->Training for the mile is something youve probably never dreamt of doing, but the change of focus and the variety in the schedule can be fun, and may also yield
Standfirst: 10 keys to running 10 miles betterAuthor: Owen AndersonPics:Issue date: racing secrets bookletKeywords:BY OWEN ANDERSONuan93-->1. A 10-mile race is the best predictor of your fitness level, because you run the race at lactate threshold
massages - these might highlight problem areas. If you are injured, visit a specialist.Race-day storiesWe're delighted to have published more than 120 of your race-day stories so far, and what varied, inspirational reading they make. Thanks to all of you
depends on how much contact you choose to have with your coach.If you can't afford a coach, have a look online or in specialist triathlon books for a programme that will give you a structure to follow in preparation for a race. Another option is to go
This year, an amazing 750,000 women will be walking, jogging or running in a women-only Race for Life 5K. They'll help to raise a whopping £46 million for Cancer Research UK across 240 events. Will you be one of them?We're here to help you every
health to take part in the world’s greatest race.During the raceFocus – but focus on the moment, not on how many miles remain. Think about your form, breathing and pace. This will build confidence and help you to remain relaxed. It’s only natural for your
carbohydrate and 30 per cent protein (eg a tuna sandwich, or a specialist recovery drink) is the best way of giving your muscles the nutrients they need to minimise post-race damage and soreness. Also, keep drinking water or rehydration drink throughout
