whey protein to help muscles recover. Add some salmon for omega 3, plus a smoothie, banana and cereal bar,” says Schenker.Three days before a race you should start ‘carbo loading’ – increasing your energy reserves. ‘Start with a large bowl of wholegrain
with hunger due to the heavy demands on energy. Eating small regular meals across the day rather than three large meals can help with energy balance, whilst curbing cravings. Although you do need to replace carbohydrates, do it by choosing a low glycemic
