no problem running 6k. My problem is that I find myself being stopped mentally for fear of having a hypo, is there anyone who has some practical nutritional advice, or coaching that I may take on in order to overcome this.Natalie Stewart Barry Sears "Zone

miles this week in total). I'd hoped to run a little further but was generally quite hapy with how I ran, it was a little quicker than marathon pace and the route was a LOT hillier than your average marathon route. It's my second marathon (after

Hi. I'm after some info on ultra distance races, particularly relating to double IM and up.Does anyone have any good links?Main points being:1. PACING2. Pain-killers - is it worth taking something for the run, and if so, what? 3. General Nutrition4

experiences would be interesting to hear about Thanks! x I've cut it out from coffee. Drink water instead of fizzy drinks. Generally avoid chocolate and sweets (apart from Jelly Babies) It's very hard to cut it out completely as it's in practically

' by Sharkey (This is one of the text books from a personal trainer course and is excellent for the general stuff).. Anita Beans 'Sports Nutrition' is excellent also for energy pathways and how to feed them. Thanks gymbunny,sorry to hear James Watt packed it in

and Cholesterol. I feel that I am very fit and my heart is in good condition. However, I have a general question. If you run everyday and stay fit, can you eat more than the allowed cholesterol and saturated fat allowance? Does our bodies burn these when running

Good luck Thanks for your advice so far. I've just started cutting out all fizzy drinks, alcohol, and generally crappy foods. I just don't fancy living of plane chicken and pasta. I guess I've just got to find the right balance. I do tend to warm down

make sure I watch nutrition (I eat a lot but am fairly slim) and cut out booze?Any advice on tiredness and fatigue around training would be great, I feel like shouting at my colleagues which won't make me very popular. Firstly, I don't think

stamina base in (if you haven't already), LSR up to 2 hours and slow as you like, some steady off road to give the legs a break, and a tempo run, 4-5 miles. Taper hard before each event, with 2 days' rest before race day.Nutrition's important (as noted

're not looking to gain a lot of bulk, then a lower weight with higher reps is probably the way to go. You'll gain strength and definition with bulking up too much.  Don't forget to get the nutrition side of things right if you want to see optimal benefit from