in the end!Last year I could not stomach the gels so I spent all winter getting used to them and finding my own way to take them without gagging, then race day comes along with the hot weather and the gels give me the trots!If I manage to get

Hearty, healthy and as hot as you like, Jamaican jerk spices will warm you up after a winter run. And if you can't stomach more turkey, try chicken, pork or tofu to beef up the traditional Caribbean side dish of fibre-rich rice and peas. Serves: 2

Discover a new way to enjoy delicious Welsh lamb, without a roast potato or gravy jug in sight. This quick dish can be cooked up in minutes and makes the perfect lunch or post-run treat. Plus as the winter chills kick in, selenium in the red meat

The season is coming to an end, so you'd be forgiven for looking forward to a bit of a rest. But not yet. There is still time left to go that extra mile and squeeze in some fantastic results to keep you inspired and motivated throughout winter

If you're gearing up for a spring marathon, Runner’s World Coach: Marathon Training Guide, out today in WHSmiths, will be an essential read over the winter months.As the UK’s leading running magazine, Runner’s World has been helping aspiring

and sign yourself up to one of our top five race picks for the coming season.Capital Runners Richmond Park Easter Sunday 10KWhen: Sunday 31 MarchWhere: Richmond, SurreyWhy: Blow away the winter cobwebs and embrace the Easter treats involved in this fast

is the average amount spent on a bike• £45,000 is the average triathlete’s salary• 2.6 people in the average triathlete’s household • 5-10 hours a week average triathlon training over the winter• 1 in 5 travelled overseas in 2012• 1/3 expected to increase

Lucy says: My biggest mistake as a runner has to be layering up my existing gear rather than buying a proper winter running jacket.  So I was very excited about Revolution Running’s Softshell jacket, £60, arriving in the office to try

If winter is the time of year for lengthy, plodding endurance sessions to keep your fitness ticking over, then summer is all about shorter bursts of energy and using the fairer conditions to hone your technique, sharpen speed and unleash your true

protection from the sun, but a looser garment will also pick up any cooling breeze around. Don’t forget, the lighter the fabric, the better. To avoid soaking up the sun, leave your favourite black winter tights behind and go for summery lighter shades instead