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Carb Your Enthusiasm
By on 18/11/2009 15:26:47
Carbohydrates have had a bad press in recent years, but they are vital for triathletes. You just have to know what to eat, and when
It's training day and you've planned a 10K after work; that means you need a decent lunch to keep you going. Scanning the various options at your local café you opt for a large plate of carbohydrate-packed pasta, no added cheese. The perfect meal
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Refuel Rules
By on 18/11/2009 14:38:47
1. Always carry appropriate recovery snacks and drinks with you. Being prepared is an essential part of your training.2. Start eating and drinking immediately after exercise if you are training again within eight hours.3. Take 1-1.2g of carbohydrate
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Eat Well, Race Fast
By on 24/11/2009 11:50:38
Follow these easy refuelling steps to perform at your peak on race day
of meals and base snacks on fruit or carbohydrate-rich foods. Three modest portions of protein-rich foods per day (usually at each main meal) will meet your needs.The problem: You skip breakfast on race dayArriving on the start line empty is likely
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How to run a half-marathon
By Owen Anderson on 07/05/2002 09:38:23
The technical know-how to make this your best half ever
.It also means loading up your leg muscles with carbohydrates, but it’s not enough to follow the advice you’ve been given thousands of times before. Yes, it is smart to eat plenty of carbohydrates during the three days leading up to the race
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Q+A: I drank plenty. Why this marathon cramp?
By Joe Beer on 03/09/2000 21:35:13
Our experts answer real-life questions
Q I was disappointed to get cramp at the 15-mile mark during a recent marathon. In the 48 hours before the race, I consumed plenty of carbohydrates and drank approximately four to five litres of water. During the race I drank plenty of water
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Q+A: How far in advance should I practise my race nutrition strategy?
By on 14/07/2011 12:00:00
for you on race day. So I would say that the more time you have to try different sports bars, gels, energy drinks and timings, the better. As well as thinking about which carbohydrate you'll take on board during the race this is also a good time to plan
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Q+A: Why did I hit the wall?
By Bruce Tulloh on 09/09/2000 10:02:10
Our experts answer real-life questions
of carbohydrate before and during the race. On the morning of the race, take a high-carbo drink and sip it before you start. Take a large drink of it just before the start and continue to take a little every 5km during the race. However, remember that you must
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RW's Race-Week Menu
By Runner's World on 18/02/2003 16:06:00
Your guide to race week
to take it easy. Stay supple, sleep lots, and if it's a long race, bias your food towards carbohydrates and away from fats. The same level-headedness goes for race day. The more you plan - from what time you'll get up, to how fast you'll run your first
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The 10 Marathon Foundations
By Runner's World on 07/08/2002 12:34:55
Follow these long-time marathon principles and success will be yours!
to run low on glycogen during the race. To avoid this, try to drink five or six mouthfuls of a carbohydrate drink 15 minutes before the start of the marathon and every 15 minutes during the run. This is something you should practise regularlythroughout
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The Triathlete's Perfect Diet
By on 18/11/2009 15:43:18
Knowing what to eat and drink, and when, is vital for both newcomers to triathlon and experienced athletes. It's simple: if you don't use the right fuel, you won't function properly
brain, a proper nutrition plan may take a back seat.But proper nutrition is central to your training and to race success. By fuelling correctly and ensuring you're hydrated before, during and after training, you will perform and feel better and still
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