planning what you'll eat the day before the marathon, while travelling to the start at Greenwich, or even while making your way through the streets of London on race day. It's like having your own team of coaches, nutritionists and veteran
years of anticipation, four months of training, 3,000 miles of travel and a missed kiss from the future first female President of the USA really come to this?Making the cutMy road to Boston started in April 2009, when I ran a personal best of 3
Steve Redgrave notes in his autobiography that "you have to be there, to taste the atmosphere, to appreciate what [a major championship] is all about". He should know. And former British Olympic Association sports psychologist Brian Miller discusses
, says nutritionist Tara Gidus. "Post-exercise, you need liquid for rehydration, sugar to replenish your glycogen stores, and antioxidants and electrolytes to help muscles recover," she says. Hot or cold, the best recovery drinks provide all four
.co.uk forumites. You'll also be kitted out with ASICS gear, race entry, travel and post-race hospitality for one of Europe's finest races – the Paris Marathon. What's not to like? Check out the ASICS/Runner's World team at the 2011 Paris Marathon
Triathlon has certainly come a long way since its low-key beginning in the 1970s. It has evolved from a daunting activity that was seen as the preserve of the elite and super-fit into a sport that welcomes all levels of competition. The variety
.5-0.75g of protein per pound of bodyweight.AdminIf you’re travelling any distance to the Marathon, make a packing list and start gathering the clothes and items you need. Make sure your racing kit is washed and ready!WednesdayMindFocus on miles 14
of like- minded individuals swarming through Greenwich with red kit bags stretched as far as the eye could see. I truly believe I made it to the Red Start on smile power alone.The excitement was tangible by now, and that didn’t subside all day. The tannoy
legs. To make the move harder, keep your legs straight. Do two sets of 8 to 10.Run Same as first running segment.Quadruped Back Extension Start on all fours. Extend your left arm and right leg, parallel to the floor. Keep your back and neck straight
zone at the back of the shoe from the rest of the sole unit. This design improves a shoe's shock-absorption capabilities by reducing the impact forces travelling from the heel to the rest of the outsole and midsole. The latest running shoes achieve
