."Unwanted Weight Gain There is a mental and psychological component to the off-season that should not be underestimated: the body goes from being focused and having an immediate goal to an empty calendar, and that can lead to unwanted weight gain, which can affect

Hill repeats: help develop explosive strengthThe mild autumn weather is great for running and it’s tempting to use this as an excuse to skip the weights room. But as you pile on the miles, your need for strength training grows. Years of study show

Eating on the run or getting a takeaway tonight? There’s nothing wrong with the odd curry or hamburger. But it may be a problem if you eat takeaways on a regular basis. Many menu items are loaded with fat – for example, a chicken tikka masala gives you more than half your daily f...

If you’re like most women runners, you face a daily survival test that includes juggling a complex mix of domestic, business and social responsibilities. You yearn for the time to slip out of the door, lengthen your stride, feel the wind in your hair and run. Not a complicated li...

Despite what many inventors of best-selling fad diets would have the public believe, weight loss is a simple issue. Burn more calories than you consume, and you'll lose weight. As a runner, you're in luck, because running happens to be one

Despite what many inventors of best-selling fad diets would have the public believe, weight loss is a simple issue. Burn more calories than you consume, and you'll lose weight. As a runner, you're in luck, because running happens to be one

your own limitations.Q: As I’ve got older, I’ve put on weight. Will that be a problem when I run the marathon?A: In a study of 350 women, aged 17 to 93, Dr Rachel J. Stillman, an assistant professor of kinesiology, found that as the body ages, body fat

and guarantee the sandwich of your dreams in the comfort of your own kitchen.Tuna and chickpea pita75g (drained weight) tuna in spring water1–2 teaspoons (5–10ml) balsamic vinegar teaspoon (2.5ml) Dijon mustard teaspoon (2.5ml) clear honeyFreshly ground black

to promote muscle recovery and re-fill glycogen stores.DON'T over-indulge. Although you need to take on a lot of calories when you're training hard, the energy in/energy out equation still applies. You risk gaining weight and sapping your performance if you

hard, the energy in/energy out equation still applies. You risk gaining weight and sapping your performance if you overdo it.DON'T skip meals. Leaving longer than four hours between meals saps your energy and can result in muscle loss as your body turns