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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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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
this to more popular sweets like Jelly Babies as it is a bit softer. I carry it in my shorts pocket in a little plastic freezer bag, and just break a little lump off when needed. I guess it's just pure sugar really. – HethThere are a variety of special energy
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Running Green
By Alice Palmer on 08/05/2009 09:37:44
Make your own energy bars, give your kit a new lease of life and save money on laundry with these top eco tips to becoming a greener runner
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
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Fuel On The Move
By on 02/02/2010 14:18:23
Our experts pick out the best drinks, gels, sweets and bars for optimum long-distance fuelling
Lucozade Sport£10.80 for 12 bottles Carbs per 500ml: 32g“Contains all the major nutrients you need,” says coach Chris Husbands. “Better for longer events – half-marathon and above. Raspberry is actually nicer than standard orange.”Contact: lucozadeshop.comDrinks | Gels | Bars | S...
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Fuel Your Fire (Preview)
By David Morton on 02/02/2010 16:10:44
The perfect nutrition strategy is the key to success in long-distance races. Here's a simple guide to keeping your tank topped up (non-subscriber preview)
and the finish. They feel lightheaded, fuzzy and utterly without energy. In short, they would much prefer to just potter off home for a nice bath and a lie down than cover the many miles that remain."When running, you burn through your main source of stored
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Topping Up The Tank
By Anita Bean on 02/02/2010 14:00:21
Keeping filled up on the run is great, but you’ve got to start with a full tank of gas. Sports nutritionist Anita Bean tells you how to fill up the right way
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...
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Plyometric Power
By David Morton on 29/09/2010 12:45:10
Running is a series of actions. If you could prime each one with an explosion of energy, you’d become faster. Plyometrics is your gunpowder, so pack your muscles with fire power and leave your old PBs for dead
of stored energy are released as the spring recoils."The further you can stretch those springs and the quicker they can reach full extension, the more power they will generate each and every time they snap back.That sort of instant energy sounds ideal
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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
You're training regularly, but your diet could be draining you of energy and making things harder. High glycaemic index (GI) foods make for unstable energy levels with their fast but short-lasting release, while insufficient carb or protein
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My 2004 London Marathon
By Windsurfin Susie on 21/04/2004 15:54:10
How was it for you? - Quotes and pictures from London 04
Time: 4:05Deafened by thousands of people screaming my name! - They should market that instead of energy bars!Index of all quotesNext quote
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Vitamins - A Complete Guide
By Runner's World on 22/12/2002 19:43:34
fish Maintains normal vision, healthy skin and mucous membranes Not involved in energy production; little evidence to suggest it can improve sporting performanceB1 (Thiamine) Involved in release of energy from carbohydrate; used for the normal
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