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Nutrition Basics
By Runner's World on 05/06/2002 19:26:34
Is nutrition too complicated? These 10 simple commandments are guaranteed to make you healthier, fitter and faster
, which no pill will provide. 6. Drink more water Water is the body’s most important nutrient. It makes up between 50 and 60 per cent of your bodyweight and provides the medium in which most of the body processes occur. Aim to drink throughout the day
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Race Nutrition Explained
By on 18/11/2009 13:44:17
With the right race-day nutrition you can avoid disaster and maximise performance
If transition is triathlon's fourth discipline, nutrition should be the fifth. Making fuelling mistakes could mean your race ends in disaster. And the longer the event, the more critical your food and drink strategy becomes. But it's not easy
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Ask The Experts: Carbo-Loading and Race-Day Nutrition with Nick Morgan
By on 06/04/2010 09:23:15
Catch the highlights from last week's debate, when Lucozade Sport's Lead Sport Scientist, Nick Morgan, answered your nutrition questions live in the forums
-release carbohydrates with your main meals and fast-release carbohydrates immediately before, during or after you exercise. If you find yourself struggling to eat enough, then high-carbohydrate sports drinks or meal replacement supplements are alternatives.Q. A
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Overseas Aid: Staying Healthy Abroad
By Roy Stevenson on 03/06/2011 14:25:01
Don't let falling ill abroad ruin your race - we've come to the rescue
time and eat and sleep according to that time. Drink plenty of water or fruit juice to prevent dehydration, which can worsen the effects of jet lag. For the same reason, avoid alcohol and caffeinated drinks. On the groundWhen you arrive, take a walk
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Hot chocolate and raspberry shake
By on 27/01/2011 15:13:54
Get all the health benefits of oatmeal in a delicious hot chocolate fix
Serves: 2Preparation time: 8 minutes600ml semi skimmed milk2 tbsp drinking chocolate 3 tbsp medium oatmeal 100g raspberries 1 Place the milk, drinking chocolate and oatmeal in a saucepan and bring to the boil, simmer gently for 5 minutes until
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Kick Five Bad Fuelling Habits
By Simon Cole on 06/04/2011 09:10:40
Put those wicked ways behind you with these kick-it tricks
replenishment impairs muscle recovery. Plus, not drinking enough of the right fluids can lead to chronic mild dehydration, causing fatigue. Here's how to avoid some common dietary pitfalls.
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Gear Pick of the Week: ZICO Mango
By Izzy Clark on 06/06/2012 15:01:06
-loaded sports recovery drinks.It helps you hydrate faster than water and is perfect straight from the fridge after a run.ZICO, the newest brand on the UK market, comes in a durable (and recyclable) plastic bottle with a screw cap, making it ideal for sport
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Review: High5 protein recovery
By Annie Rice on 14/05/2013 15:37:01
This recovery drink declares itself as the ultimate post exercise shake. It offers 2 ½ parts carbohydrate to 1 part whey protein isolate. Designed to immediately replenish your glycogen stores, it offers 40.6 grams of carbohydrate per serving
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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
With three disciplines to consider, it's easy to make mistakes when you're eating and drinking during training and racing. That's the bad news. The good news is that it's easy to avoid triathlon's common nutritional pitfalls if you plan ahead
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Marathon Race-Week Q+A: Liz Yelling
By Liz Yelling on 17/04/2009 16:08:07
Double Olympian - and Lucozade Sport Super Six mentor - Liz Yelling answers your frequently-asked marathon questions
with a low GI (Glycaemic Index) should help you feel more sustained. Nuts and dried fruit are good, as are cereals. Make sure you drink enough too - your body needs to stock up!Q. How long should my run the weekend before be? SuzRA. The weekend before
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