is a hilly 30k and loved it - BUT on my long runs especially if its an event - I seem totally sapped of energy by about 14 miles. When I trained for the marathon last year I tried energy gels but struggled to take them on without gagging and they also

As you ponder life while running I came up with the puzzling question - if you run the exact same distance do you use more energy in the Winter than in the Summer.Factors include sweating in the heat and shaking with the cold. Well, one of the guys

I wounder if anyone can give me any advice on using these energy gel things, my queries are:1.How long is there generaly between taking them and feeling the effects2.Do or should you feel the effects3.At what period and how often should you take

Hi all i am new to running and have never entered a race before. i have been running for 6 months and am thinking of entering a half marathon.I train with an energy drink,I know this sounds a bit thick but can you take your own drink on a race or do

I just ran my second half marathon and need to find something to help pick me up half way through. This time I felt my energy drop dramatically just before the end of mile 8 and I really struggled. I know a lot of this is training [or lack of it

Hi, I am doing the Bath half in just over 2 weeks time. Training was going ok but suddenly I've got no energy. Did 6 miles last night and it was a real struggle. Didn't sleep well last night and feel really weak and lethargic today. What can have

and every run and even walking is a real chore. I feel like I have no energy at all (although I am not tired), and am finding going out for a run is becoming a real struggle.Does anyone have any idea why this is happening? I don't feel that I have increased

't know, no energy is the only way to explain it.I managed to complete said run, but yesterday on my schedule was a 55 min fartlek run, and I just couldn't run it!As I said, I can't really exaplin the symptoms very well - Nothing aches on my body, nothing

(only doing one extra run per week and some weight training). However, I'm finding that I have absolutely no energy and very heavy legs. I'm eating well and taking supplements.. any advice would be appreciated.Mary I think it may just be natural reaction

was coming down with flu. This whole week I have felt like I dont have an ounce of energy!I have therefore taken a break from running this week. Lifting my arm seems strenuous! Even being my normal chatty self has disappeared. I started feeling a little