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A Quick Guide To Sports Drinks
By Runner's World on 07/11/2006 16:59:36
What's an energy drink... or an electrolyte... or a recovery drink? Here's a 30-second guide
Here's a quick guide to the different types of sports drinkEnergy drinks with electrolytes: the most common, all-round energy drinks. Electrolytes (sodium and potassium) replace the salts lost in sweat and help to reduce cramping, among other things
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Supplements Made Simple - Sodium Bicarbonate
By Liz Applegate on 05/06/2000 20:57:41
What is it- and does a runner need it?
UAN: Article type:++add book link at top++ --This is adapted from the book, Eat Smart, Play Hard, by RW USA Nutrition Editor Liz Applegate. There may be something here if youre a sprinter. Taking a few spoonfuls of sodium bicarbonate (commonly
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Q+A: How can I calm my nervous pre-race stomach?
By on 29/09/2011 15:00:00
at the start of a run - dehydration will affect your performance and can trigger bowel symptoms such as cramps and diarrhoea. Avoid caffeine for 24 hours before a race because this can irritate the gut, and consider changing your sports drink; highly
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Marathon nutrition Q&A with Ruth McKean
By on 04/03/2013 15:07:48
Catch up with the highlights of our recent marathon nutrition Q&A with nutritionist Ruth McKean.
are coached then speak to your coach about this. I don’t think this is nutrition related as although hydration (dehydration) has been associated as a possible cause of these cramps, in fact the evidence is not that strong to support it (although those
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Reader to Reader: Fuel On The Run
By Catherine Lee on 20/08/2007 09:35:05
What's the best way to top up your energy reserves during a long run? Here's what you thought
and Lucozade pouches if they were included as part of the water stations. However, I've decided to up my game and enter a marathon. The thing is, I just don't understand nutrition. What stuff should I be eating on the run? Talk to me like a seven
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Q+A: Should I take on more electrolytes before racing in a hot climate?
By on 23/05/2011 10:00:00
are lost through sweat and this can lead to cramps and dehydration. Replacing electrolytes is essential if you want to perform at your best. Your idea to increase electrolyte intake in the days before the event is therefore a good one. Hydration options
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Performance Provisions
By Alison Hamlett on 03/07/2009 10:12:20
The best training foods can be the simplest
going for longer. It's also great if you're trying to lose weight as it keeps you feeling full. Fruit and fibre In other words, fresh fruit and foods that are packed with fibre. A recent study in the International Journal of Sport Nutrition and Exercise
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Nutrition FAQs
By Liz Applegate on 05/06/2002 19:41:20
Frequently-asked questions about the cocktail of spaghetti and sports drinks that puts the tiger in your tank
laxative effect.Before and during your race, avoid using aspirin and other medications that may irritate your intestines.Stay well-hydrated during your run.Q: I hate to drink and eat while racing, because I’m afraid I’ll get cramp. Besides, I like passing
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Eat Carbs, Eat Smart
By Ben Palfreyman on 08/07/2010 15:32:59
Eat the right carbs at the right time and you'll become more efficient and stronger in training - and see your race times plummet.
-race cramps.A homemade milkshake will help replenish these - blend a banana (for potassium), half a glass of milk (calcium) and ¼ tsp salt (sodium) and if you fancy a treat, a scoop of ice cream.On rest daysWhat to eat... fish, whole grains, whole fruits
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Eating And Training: How To Time It Right
By Liz Applegate on 05/08/2002 19:48:37
If you can coordinate your appetite with your training, you'll become a more effective runner
you run. Eating too close to your run may spoil it by causing cramps and nausea. On the other hand, if you’re a true early bird, you may have the time to eat breakfast, read the paper and wash up before you head out of the door. Here are a few
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