Thanks to TORQ-Fuelled Pro Triathlete Kimberley Morrison, we have a challenge for all you runners out there! 

Cramp, we’ve probably all had it and know what it feels like, but what is it? 

TORQ-Fuelled Pro Triathlete Sam Proctor has embarked on a 6 week challenge to support the NHS and we want YOU to be involved too! 

TORQ have collaborated with Tifosi Optics, the leading performance eyewear brand in the USA, on their popular Swick model of sunglasses. 

Many of you will remember Dr William Tan from Singapore who hand cycled from Land’s End to John o’Groats (LEJOG) with TORQ owner Matt Hart and companions last year. 

In true TORQ style, no stone has been left unturned as we review the research on how to build a healthy immune system and how best to fight infection. 

Nieman, D.C. and Wentz, L.M., 

Here we will summarise the key points and propose TORQ’s Infection Management protocol. 

Up to this point you have done everything in your power to avoid infection, but you can feel a sore throat or headache coming on, the familiar signs that you’ve caught a virus or other pathogen. 

Earlier we discussed how differing volumes and intensities of exercise might affect the immune system. 

As well as your day-to-day nutrition playing a crucial role in the strength of your immune system, your nutrition during and immediately after heavy exercise also plays a critical role in preventing infection, which we discuss in the next section of this resource. 

It is without doubt that exercise will enhance your immune system making you less likely to pick up a bacterial or viral infection and it puts you in a better position to fight it if you do, but how much exercise does this need to be?