This week, we will give you the first five of Bodybyrne’s Top 10 running & nutrition tips:

1) Leave at least a 1-2 hour gap between eating and running to save cramps or running with that bloated feeling. You want to run light for maximum performance.

2) Get a well-balanced recovery meal after (within 1 hour if possible) training. A mixture of protein, carbohydrates and fat is ideal. Grilled salmon, brown rice and spinach is a favourite of ours!

3) If you’re planning to run at night, hydrate through the day – drink at least 2-3 litres of water.

4) Ensure you are running with good posture by getting an exercise professional to assess your technique, preferably on a treadmill in a gym where it is easy to make adjustments. Everything from shoulder alignment to foot strike should be assessed.

5) Are your shoes right? If you’re planning to get anyway serious about running, why not do a gait analysis to find out what trainers are the right fit for you. This can be done in most sports shops.

These first 5 are a mix of nutrition and technique. Over the next 5 we will look to cover all key areas for you guys.

Best of luck in week 3!

For the greatest performance, we should be keeping our foods clean, natural, non-processed and with little/no sugar.