dismutase) that are known to have anti-inflammatory properties. Some people who drink it report less muscle soreness and faster recovery rates after intense training.Performance boostWhere caffeine can come into its own is in aiding performance before
If you’re like most runners, you spend the final days before your marathon feasting on high-carbohydrate foods. But a good nutrition plan doesn’t end with that last plate of pasta the night before your race. Your pre-race breakfast is just
your training and your peace of mind. To help keep the weight off, it is important to understand exactly what is happening to your body.The biggest change is the decrease in exercise and thus a decrease in the ability to burn calories. Nick Suffredin
It's training day and you've planned a 10K after work; that means you need a decent lunch to keep you going. Scanning the various options at your local café you opt for a large plate of carbohydrate-packed pasta, no added cheese. The perfect meal
Running a marathon, whether for the first time or as an experienced athlete, is a huge challenge and getting a suitable nutrition and fuelling strategy is often the one subject that troubles runners the most.Ensuring your body is stocked up
's Training Schedule | Dan's Training ThreadAn Example Training WeekDay 1 5pm 40-minute threshold run Day 2 n/a Rest Day 3 5pm 40-minute steady run Day 4 n/a Rest Day 5 7pm 40-minute steady run Day 6 11am 70-minute slow run Day 7 n
training. Take them in moderation. With gels, you dont need a rucksack full of them at the start line unless you plan on selling them for a profit at mile 20 (not a bad idea). And as with all things, try them on your long runs before you use them
morning meal: the fat-phobic suggest skipping it until after your session; those planning a long session fuel up like builders; and those close to a race search for the perfect winning fuel.Whatever you're doing the idea is to keep your muscles
. There is one area of nutrition, though, where copying America might just be a good idea. Earlier this year the US Government updated its nutrition guidelines – the recommended daily amounts of staples such as sugars and fats. They based the new guidelines
:30 Height: 1.52m Current Weight: 46.7kg Sue's Profile | Sue's Training ThreadAn Example Training WeekDay 1 11.45am 52-minute steady run (75% MHR) Day 2 9.30pm 30 minutes core stability work Day 3 5.30pm 50-minute steady run (75% MHR
