Knowing when and how much to drink while on a run is one thing - actually taking on water is quite another. Can you help this week’s questioner master the art and science of hydration?"During training I haven't been taking water with me, as I
slice of toast or half a bagel. Alternatively, a few swigs of a sports drink can give you a quick boost – these are easier to digest than solid food, and are a good source of carbohydrate if you can’t stomach anything more substantial.Keeping hydrated
products on the marketI manage about 300-500ml sports drink in a marathon and maybe a few sweets. Some energy gels have to be taken with water, others can be tolerated without. In theory you also need to eat within 20 minutes of a long run - if you can
. By all means have a time plan, but also have plan B, C to Z for any odd surprises. – Plodding HippoEating and drinkingIf you’re travelling to stay locally overnight before the race, check the hotel you are staying in does early breakfasts, or go prepared
thought about myself helped a lot as I didn't feel like I was going through a process, I felt I'd just made a decision and stuck with it. I decided to stop eating and drinking the things that made me agitated - caffeinated drinks, chocolate, fatty
scenic sojourn through the outskirts of Solihull in this one-lap road race. Threading through the villages of Catherine de Barnes and Barston, vociferous support from the local residents - together with a regular turnout of motivational club runners
of keeping in communication with the Jersey Coast Guard, the support vessel was also on hand to provide Dr Nic with fuel - warmed energy drinks, bananas and Jaffa Cakes – and boost morale when the going got tough.Mind GamesNot that giving up was ever
of a free alcoholic drink at the finish.
programme isn't necessary. Just listen to your body, run, rest and eat and drink well. If, however, achieving a set distance or time are your main goals, then you really do need to follow some form of programme. Depending on your current level of fitness
-deserved drinkMonday morning arrived all too quickly, though a steady stream of bacon, sausages, eggs and toast ensured forumites were fuelled and capable of getting home. It was a fantastic weekend with some great people... roll on the next one!"Find Out More
