Eating Before a Race
What is a good menu in the days leading up to a Marathon? Ratio of Carbohydrates v Protein etc and any foods better than others?
Body Weight
I am 16, and have been regularly running for about a year. I have recently found out that I am classed underweight for my height though (about...
You Can Drink Too Much Water
Did you know that you can drink too much water? Hyponatraemia (water intoxication) is a serious condition where excessive water intake causes a...
Shinsplints
Shin splints is a frequently used term for any pain at the front of the lower leg, however, true shin splints are stress fractures (tiny breaks)...
Weight Loss Strategies For Athletes Part 1
Many women runners, although not over weight, still would like to lose weight and in particular body fat. For some this is an advantage because it...
Managing Your Energy
Physical energy is the fundamental source of fuel in life. If you don’t have enough physical energy, you won’t have adequate emotional...
Shin Splints/Treadmill Running
Q1. Shin splints – got my first one yesterday, will it go on its own and will it re-occur? Q2. How come I can run for 30 minutes on a...
What is The Best Form of Strength Training for Women Part 1
The answer is not a matter of gender but more a matter of the particular requirements of the athlete’s event, being the same for both men and...
Carbohydrates
I suffer from bloating after eating carbohydrates such as bread and pasta. However I run between 25 – 30 miles a week and therefore need...