. For the best pre-race carbo-loading in the world and architecture to die for – we’re thinking of the Romeo and Juliet Half – Italy has a wealth of breath-taking races. Here’s our top 10, selected by Runner’s World Italy’s Deputy Editor Vittorio Nava, to whet

and minerals, in particular calcium, which keeps bones strong," adds Schenker.For breakfast, have a bowl of muesli with semi-skimmed milk and a sliced banana. "Muesli will top up your glycogen and has a low glycaemic index, so the carbohydrates will be released

Bored with the usual merry-go-round of local 10Ks and half-marathons? Looking to combine a new racing experience with a break away from home while exploring new territory? Don’t want to fly halfway around the world to do it?France could be the answer you are looking for. It’s a c...

UAN:198 Article type:--Runners and injuries are frequent bedfellows. If you run long enough or often enough, you will almost inevitably run your way into a problem. Some, of course, are unavoidable, but a large majority are self inflicted – the result of poor judgement, overenth...

Rotterdam Marathon, April [Getty Images] You’ll have to run a long way to find a hill in a Dutch race, which makes the Netherlands the perfect location if you’re looking to run your first or fastest race. The country boasts some of the world’s oldest, fastest and flattest mar...

Come February, the working week offers two equally miserable choices: run in darkness when you get up in the morning; run in darkness when you get home at night. However, you can turn this lose-lose into a victory by training in your lunch hour. Granted, it may only provide 30 to...

Once treasured by ancient warriors for their strength-boosting powers, seeds are full of essential nutrients often lacking in our daily diets. Make these five more than a decorative salad garnish. Most of them are available in supermarkets; all of them are easily found in health ...

!". Crossing the line with a big smile and I punched the air with joy! No tears as I had expected but real elation.This was the cherry on top of my training "cake" as after all the months of hard work there was no way I wasn't going to do it. I finished in 5:43. I

Rome Marathon (Italy, March)It's no wonder that foreign runners make up more than a third of the field for this race, which is effectively a 26.2-mile sightseeing tour around the Eternal City. The race is held on a Sunday in March, and takes in the ancient splendours of the Colos...

1. Arrive with plenty of time to set out your transition. 2. Walk around the whole area and know the swim entry, bike exit and entry and run exit. 3. Mark your area with something (if you're allowed). A brightly coloured towel is best. 4. Find a landmark near your area so that yo...