In short:A guide to competitive marathoning. It includes day-to-day training schedules and explains the scientific principles behind the training. Topics such as nutrition, hydration, recovery and fitting training around a full-time workload

: After two years in development, For Goodness Shakes have launched a unique recovery powder with an identical nutrition profile to their ready-to-drink bottles.Each sachet delivers the optimum ratio for recovery (3:1 carbohydrate to protein) to help

), minerals and vitamins. Full Review: Recovery drink for use at night. REGO Nocté is part of Science in Sport's PKS nutrition system and  contains an atabolic slow-release protein blend of Magnesium Caseinate, whey protein and glutamine peptide. Lee Grant

In short:Energy and recovery drink with amino acids and taurine. Use it during and after training (there are different concentration instructions for pre-, mid- and post-exercise) Flavours: Fruit punch / orangeTypical Ingredients: 100% pure maxcarb

are essential for anyone training hard I use this for pre/during/and post run and I find I train much better when I use it for a recovery drinkI reccomend it to anyone and several friends who are into other sports like sunday league Football and Karate use

Flavours: Chocolate, Vanilla Energy : 367 Carbohydrate: 66 Protein: 23 Fat : 1.1 Full Review: Recovery drink with complex carbohydrates and whey protein, to help aid muscle regeneration.

Flavours: Orange & Passionfruit Contact: www.lucozade.com Full Review: Lucozade Sport Recovery Drink is specifically designed for recovery, and contains carbohydrate and protein in a 3:1 ratio. This is slightly lower than the 4:1 ratio ideal

and minerals, xanthan, lecithin, natural flavour. Full Review: Part of SIS's Protein Kinetic System, this recovery drink is formulated with whey protein, so it is absorbed more quickly than Rego Recovery.

In short:Protein-packed chocolate recovery bar with yogurt coatingFlavours: Caramel & hazelnut / chocolate & banana / yoghurt & apricotTypical Ingredients: Milk protein, glucose syrup, invert sugar syrup, milk chocolate, soy protein, vegetable oil

Flavours: Orange, Banana & Vanilla, Mint, Cappuccino, Berry & Vanilla Full Review: Recovery bar with soft consistency and chocolate coating. HY4: GREAT PRODUCT Strengths: Found it perfect after my long as I tend to not feel like eating much