Diet & Fitness 

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Race for life

Ready for a challenge? Grab your trainers and get ready to run or walk 5K to raise vital funds with Cancer Research's Race For Life.

Get set to run
Ten reasons to run
Why should you give up your free time to hit the pavements and jog?
Training programme weeks 1 & 2
Ease yourself into running with a fitness plan from celebrity fitness guru Josh Salzmann
Training programme weeks 3 & 4
Keep up the good work with more ideas on how to take that 5K in your stride
Training programme weeks 5 & 6
Get some last minute tips which will see you full of beans and over the finish line
The walk-run workout
Don't push yourself too hard too soon with this great walk-run programme
How to run your first race
John Andrews explains why pace is the main-stay of the running game

Diet tips
The ideal runners diet
Energy in equals your energy out, so make sure you are fuelling your body with only the best.
Nutrition know-how quiz
How good is your dietary knowledge? Put it to the test and see how you score
Stay hydrated
We all know water is good for us, but getting your fill when you are exercising is essential

How to go about it
Stay injury free
Look after your body and it will look after you.
Technique tips
Don't let your running style hold you back
Treadmill vs. track
Is it best to exercise outdoors or at the gym? Discover the pros and cons of both.
How to buy the right trainers
Keep your feet happy with some tips on how to buy the right running shoes
Winter workout tips
Discover how to enjoy outdoor exercise even when the temperature drops.
  
  
  
  

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