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With the constant stream of world events vying for attention in the media, it takes a lot to make it into the headlines these days. Nonetheless, the latest results from the UK’s National Diet and Nutrition Survey (NDNS) did just that recently with some depressing news about our dietary habits. It won’t come as any surprise to learn that too many of us are still eating an unhealthy diet and are contributing to the rise in obesity in adults and children. The numbers are even worse for those living in deprivation amidst the rising double burdens of high food and energy costs. However, as someone who likes to take a deep dive into the nutrition numbers, I still found some of the figures startling. Especially when it comes to getting our basic ‘5-a-day’.

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After too many days of running on wet, soggy trails and being whipped by the wind, it is nice to finally feel the warmth of the sun. With the weather forecast predicting more sunny days ahead of us, many people will be planning to get outside and enjoy a workout or two. But although we are still in the last days of the Spring and the temperatures are mostly mild, now is the perfect time to start thinking about hydration. Ensuring that you are sufficiently hydrated while running will not only keep you cool and comfortable. It can make the difference between finishing a workout, crossing a finish line or crashing out in a big heap and a DNF.