In short:Designed as a pre-event carbohydrate drink that can be used on long training runs. Can also be mixed to create a milkshake-based drinkFlavours: banana / strawberryTypical Ingredients: Enzymatic partial hydrolysate of maize (corn) starch

to spare himself the post-event trauma of trying to extract money from reluctant sponsors by writing this book and donating the proceeds to charity instead. This account follows our intrepid runner from the treadmills of a north London gym to the mean

did in 1896, when the modern Olympic Games were born in Athens. Twenty-four men's marathons have come and gone under the five-ringed flag, but no Greek runner has ever won it again. The marathon has become a world event. Touched by politics and its own

running or walking shoe. Strengths: Ligthweight,breathable and tough you can run or walk in these. I recently ran a 82 mile event across the ridgeway, not one blister. Which is good seeing that I am taking part in 2010 MDS! Weaknesses: Ligthweight

view and no sickly after taste Weaknesses: Very palatable in my view and no sickly after taste Overall: a superb drink when training for long events and have used this on mountain marathons over two days as main energy drink a couple of times now

. Weaknesses: Good taste (Apple and blackberry) good for post workout or snack. Overall: Great bar for snack or post workout, not really designed for during event unless cycling.. dont think you should be eating a bar really when running should you?!! Eugene

seems to give me a buzz. Weaknesses: Always seems to give me a buzz. Overall: Decent product ACM: SUPERB FOR ENDURANCE Strengths: increased energy during events and stopped hydration difficulties during post-event recovery Weaknesses: increased energy

for during events - I am diabetic and need to refuel earlier than most, but I can easily fit one or two in my pocket with other bits during a 10k). They also do double-duty as a treatment for a hypo, as they have the right carbo amount to treat a low. OK

-marathon running. You really get a feel of some of the most infamous events across the world. I enjoyed every page and have been training and searching for future events to run ever since. Weaknesses: Well written and inspiring. Humorous excellent coverage

! Strengths: lightweight, comfortable Weaknesses: lightweight, comfortable Overall: a good shoe but only do 50-100 miles before the main event to ensure adequate shock absorption. Sandro Duarte: Mizuno Wave Creation 10 Strengths: None. Weaknesses: None