Regular caffeine intake may not boost your performance

Research suggests you may want to reduce your consumption of coffee, tea and energy drinks in the lead up to a...

Why are we all going wild about coconut?

Coconut – oil, sugar, yoghurt, milk, water…wherever you look, it seems to make an appearance. For several years now coconut has...

Gemma Steel’s nutrition advice and race fuelling

Great Britain’s 2014 European cross country champion shares fueling tips for races and provides a few insights into the foods that...

Butternut squash & pea risotto by Katie Kirk

Risotto strangely reminds me of summer, which does not make sense at all because it is a delicious warming dish for...

Does a vegan diet affect your running performance?

For various reasons more and more runners and athletes are starting to adopt a plant-based diet, but does it affect your...

What makes a good recovery drink for endurance runners?

Numerous studies have established that milk, and the flavoured variety, make an ideal recovery drink after endurance exercise due to its...

Spicy sweet potato & lentil casserole

Give meat a miss for the night with this delicious, nutrient-rich sweet potato and lentil recipe. Don’t sweat this recipe will...

5 trusted supplements for runners

A search on the internet or a quick look through a running magazine will showcase some supplement or another claiming to...

Will salt improve your performance?

Most runners should know what works for them when it comes to hydration and fuelling on a run, but one thing...

Sugar for Runners: Good or Bad?

Everyone has heard that too much sugar is bad for you, but is this message a ‘one size fits all?’ How...