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Watch Your Iron Levels
By on 18/11/2009 13:09:05
A lack of iron in your diet can really slow you down, but it's an easy problem to treat
.While the average man needs 10mg of iron daily, the average woman needs almost twice as much - 18mg per day for those of childbearing age. This is why anaemia is more common in women. It's easy to improve your iron levels by taking a supplement or asking your GP
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Fat's Fantastic
By on 18/11/2009 13:15:49
Omega-3 is the one fat we don't get enough of - and the one we can't live without
. Usually I urge people to get nutrients from food, but in this case it's easier and more effective to take a fish-oil supplement, because eating too much fish raises concerns about mercury."
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The Perfect Marathon Week
By on 11/04/2011 10:19:11
Your day-by-day guide up to and including race day - mind, body, food, drink and admin!
everything you can to avoid catching coughs and colds this week. Pack plenty of immune-boosting vitamin C-rich foods like oranges and broccoli into your diet. If in doubt, take a daily 1000mg vitamin C tablet, and consider a multivitamin supplement
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5K And 10K By The Numbers
By Doug Rennie on 06/05/2002 10:52:27
Want to break a 5K or 10K barrier? Here are exactly the schedules you need - based on your current race times
Good news: during the next year, you're going to run PBs at 5K and 10K.That's right: you're going to race faster and you're going to enjoy the entire training and racing experience more than ever. That's because you're going to train by the numbers
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Post-Marathon: A Voyage of Recovery (Preview)
By Runner's World on 27/04/2009 00:00:00
Start your marathon recovery on the right foot (non-subscriber preview)
and infection after the race. You may also be feeling disorientated – or even depressed – in the come-down after achieving such a significant running goal.Unfortunately, there’s no formula for calculating how long your body will take to recover – this will vary
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Winding Down - Three Weeks To Go
By Bob Cooper on 06/04/2009 17:12:05
Everything you need to know and do in the three weeks leading up to your marathon
that will further help your immune functions. Wheat germ or a 500mg supplement are the best vegetarian options. And Don't ForgetIf you need new shoes, buy them this week, and wear them on most of your runs until race day. Stick with a brand or model that’s worked
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Post-Marathon: A Voyage of Recovery (Preview)
By on 18/04/2011 07:58:48
Start your marathon recovery on the right foot
and infection after the race. You may also be feeling disorientated – or even depressed – in the come-down after achieving such a significant running goal.Unfortunately, there’s no formula for calculating how long your body will take to recover – this will vary
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Ironman Ambitions: Ten Top Tips
By Tobias Mews on 05/10/2011 10:00:00
Step up to an Ironman with our top ten tips, from planning your nutrition strategy early to joining a club
time accordingly. Think about it: the swim leg accounts for roughly 10 per cent of your race, around 60 per cent of your time is spent on the bike and the remaining 30 per cent on the run. If you want to compete, rather than simply finish, you'll need
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The Joys of Cross Training
By on 18/11/2009 13:28:20
When you feel your running training has reached a plateau or you're worried about injury, it may be time to introduce some cross-training
to protect your body and rekindle your interest in training. And you can.Recent research shows that supplementing, or even replacing, part of your running programme with other forms of exercise might be just what you need to avoid boredom, minimise injuries
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Post-Marathon: A Voyage of Recovery
By on 18/04/2011 07:05:29
Start your marathon recovery on the right foot
and infection after the race. You may also be feeling disorientated – or even depressed – in the come-down after achieving such a significant running goal.Unfortunately, there’s no formula for calculating how long your body will take to recover – this will vary
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