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
Q. Why should I bother with energy drinks? I know that I need to keep hydrated during training and racing, but isnt water good enough?A. As you run, two things happen: (1) you lose water as your body uses it to cool down and (2) you use muscle
"When you're training, time is of the essence," says sports nutritionist Drew Price (drewprice.co.uk). "Nutrient timing is the secret weapon employed by professional athletes to fuel training and race day, and to support recovery. "Carbohydrate
Nigel's Profile | Nigel's Training Schedule | View Nigel's Training Thread An Example Training WeekDay 1 5.30pm 80-minute easy run (approx 10 miles) and 60 minutes of karate Day 2 5.30pm Two-hour run (approx 10 miles easy and three to four
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Heavy legs? Breathless? Can't keep up with your training partners? If you've put any recurring lethargy down to too much training and have carried on regardless, hoping that the fatigue will eventually, magically disappear, you could be in for a
Recovering effectively between runs is one of the most important parts of any training regime. It ensures your body gets the maximum rewards for your hard work, and is ready to get the most from your next session, too. Every run takes its toll
You're training regularly, but your diet could be draining you of energy and making things harder. High glycaemic index (GI) foods make for unstable energy levels with their fast but short-lasting release, while insufficient carb or protein
Cheap, easy and ready in minutes, eggs are the perfect snack for busy runners. Not only are they are packed with iron and protein, helping your body repair and recover from training, they're also the star ingredient for a range of moreish meals
Discover the secrets of nutrition success when it comes to the second half of marathon training, with ASICS Target 26.2 dietician Ruth McKean. We talked to expert dietician Ruth to find out more about the perfect marathon diet, carb
