I use SiS or High5. High5 probably have better flavours, and are thinner, but there is less carb per packet so I usually use SiS. Caffeine gels are great for when you are flagging and help you to ign… (View Post)

The 60g of protein is often quoted, but surely that is just for maintenance. You also need protein to repair damaged muscle after exercise, and to grow new muscle - distance runners don't bulk up but… (View Post)

I don't measure anything (unless it is for a recipe) I just do my thing. It is quite good as I have found out that it is self-stabilising. I will probably lose half a stone during marathon training (… (View Post)

Well, you do see the single blokes who have been banned from driving with big rucksacks of shopping... I'm not a cyclist, and as a runner you might say I don't need the exercise, but I enjoy walking,… (View Post)

It is very difficult. I'm 59, run 25 or so miles a week on average, eat low carb (no doubt you disapprove Foxy but it stops me both overeating and snacking) and have a BMI of 21. Got a sub-4 marathon… (View Post)