, though, energy bars are still the first thing we turn to when we need to top up the tank. Convenient and quick, solid carbohydrate bars are just as effective as liquid carbohydrates when it comes to fuelling before, during and after exercise. University
Shop-bought energy bars can be packed with preservatives, additives and E numbers. This simple recipe from The Food Hospital, a book based on the Channel 4 TV series, offers up maximum nutritional benefits with every bite.Preparation time: 55
in the energy bar section of your local health-food shop, supermarket or specialist running store.This choice of tempting flavours simply highlights that there is now a massive choice facing runners when they come to choose an energy bar. To make the decision a
to retain, rather than excrete, fluid when you stop exercising.Snack attackWhip up your own energy bars with this simple recipe. Each bar is virtually fat-free, easy to digest and supplies 30g of carbohydrate - enough to fuel 30-60 minutes of hard running
. Fructose content helps to provide faster-release energy, though too much can cause gastrointestinal upset.Mars Bar (65g) 35pPer 100g: 477 kcal; 73.6g carb; 4.5g protein; 18.3g fatCost per 100 calories: 11pMain ingredients: Milk chocolate, glucose syrup
.”Contact: lucozadeshop.comDrinks | Gels | Bars | Sweets
Regardless of whether it's a gel, a drink, a bar or even just sweets that you're knocking back on the move, you're doing it for one very visceral reason - the wall. The wall is what marathon runners hit in the second half of the race, usually somewhere between 18 miles
The Day BeforeYour goals for the day before your race are to top up your glycogen stores, stay well hydrated and avoid any pitfalls that may jeopardise your performance the next day. Graze Eat little and often throughout the day. Choose high-carbohydrate, low-fat, moderate-prote...
them just before your run, as they can act as a laxative. Calories: Roughly 100kcal for five prunesEnergy bars Why they’re good: Designed especially for athletes, you can choose from high-carb bars, protein recovery bars, or ones that contain a mixture
There's no denying that running gives you the munchies and it can be easy to turn to junk food when sugar cravings hit. Luckily for us hungry runners, Chimpanze have produced these all-natural energy bars to satisfy your cravings and give you bags
