Part 5: master your ironman fuel

Warts ’n’ Hall

The overlooked body part you should be training ahead of your next endurance event? Your stomach. Research suggests performance gains aren’t just made on the field, but in the gut, too. MH ’s lab rat puts the science to the test to see how the right fuelling strategy can help you push harder, faster and further

As a food blogger and all-round bottomless pit who kicked off this year training for Brighton Marathon and the 100K Race to the Stones, I remember being nervous about what long-distance training and r

After a tough race there’s a magic 20min recovery window where your metabolic rate is elevated. If you get your nutrition right you can capitalise on this and speed up muscle repair. You should be aim

Profligate perspirer Duncan Craig wipes his brow and dives deep into the science of sweat to discover how savvy moisture management and strategic hydration can boost running performance

Q How can I run longer distances without getting tired? A As you run longer distances, it’s normal to feel tired. To run further without exhausting your body will mean adapting to the extra mileage an