hydrated.’ With the exception of alcoholic drinks, which are dehydrating, all beverages, including water, sports drinks, coffee, tea, juice and milk, can help keep you hydrated throughout the day.During your runIf you’re out for an 18-miler, drinking mid

with liquid carbs can help prevent GI problems while still providing energy and hydration. Smoothies, juices and sports drinks all pack quickly digesting carbohydrates that empty easily from your stomach, says Wilson.A big breakfast?While your usual bagel

. It was the days of Cram, Ovet and Coe. These days, especially thanks to the Olympic effect, we watch the elite but then think about the practical application of the sport in our lives, which is great.I took up running at university and got really

to get over and just accept what happened. In sport people have massive highs and massive lows. I’ve been a two-times World Champion and it’s those highs that keep you motivated. You do get over it. It just takes a bit of time. It’s like for anyone, you

mean several and significant changes to body and mind. “The body goes into storage mode in the winter,” says Traci Brown, a sports trainer who focuses on the mental aspects of sport success. “It is essentially bringing the body back to caveman times

. For even the most jaded runner, it’s an excellent reminder that there can be more to the sport than dropping those last few pounds or chasing a new PB. First things first: it’s time to leave behind any memories of drug-fuelled rebels toting Kalashnikovs