Q&A: Adam Gemili
Adam Gemili is in relaxed mood ahead of the Rio Olympics In the space of four years, Adam [...]
What a Melon!
Watermelon is a great source of energy What is watermelon? There’s much debate as to whether watermelon should [...]
All about eggs
WHAT ARE THEY? Possibly the most instantly recognisable food in the world, for a start. The eggs we talk about [...]
Gentleman’s Guide To Running Nutrition
No matter how hard you train the way you fuel can make or break your race, naturally the Gentlemen's Guide [...]
Protein powder for runners
Traditionally, runners have been fearful of protein. There’s been the sense that it’s the reserve of gym-sharks and bodybuilders – [...]
Is thinner faster?
Scan the start line of any elite-level race – or look at the top three finishers of your local parkrun [...]
Capital punishment
A battered Isaac at the finish Thousands of feet drum the tarmac. Screams and cheers numb the senses: [...]
Running icon: Colm O’Connell
ITEN, KENYA - FEBRUARY 20: Brother Colm O'Connell, athletics coach and retired headmaster of St Patricks High School poses [...]
Marathon Cooking Class
Tom Aikens (left) shows Isaac the ropes I’m no master chef. Ninety per cent of my meals are [...]
Gentleman’s Guide to… Running hygeine
Trim your toenails Blackened nails are something of a badge of honour among runners, but they can in fact be [...]
Marathon prep: final week nutrition
In the build-up to marathon day, there are a few nutritional strategies to think about which will help to prepare [...]
Running inspiration: Sri Chimnoy
In 2002, while on holiday in New Zealand, a 12-stone Bangladeshi man lifted 1,000 lambs over his head, followed a [...]