Running on empty

Such is the relatively short period of human history in which so many people are choosing to exercise intensively through middle age and beyond, that the consequences to our health of doing so is stil

How much protein do runners actually need?

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Some of us are morning people; others are evening. But have you ever actually wondered about when the best time of day to exercise really is? Tip: it’s not actually when you think it is

From carb loading to topping up on electrolytes, here are some of the best ways to give your endurance a boost