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Road Bikes vs Tri Bikes
By Jim McConnel on 24/02/2010 12:00:02
What's the difference between a road bike and a tri bike?
lines while utilising rider energy efficiently and even conserving energy - you have to run when you come off the bike. In order to achieve this efficiency, tri-bike geometry has a steeper seat tube angle, usually 76-78 degrees. The top tube
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Q+A: When I run I eat more. How do I lose weight?
By Sarah Schenker on 09/09/2002 17:45:51
Our experts answer real-life questions
is there to overeat no matter how healthy the food is. However although five miles at a hard pace may leave you starving, five slower miles will burn the same amount of energy and should leave you less hungry. The bottom line is that if you take in more energy
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RW's Ultimate Marathon: Marathon checklists
By on 12/04/2011 09:03:13
What to do, what to take
or light jacket Blister patches, emergency money, optional energy gels, maybe in small bumbag Old disposable long-sleeved top and leggings for keeping warm at the start, energy drink for before the start, optional dustbin liner with head and armholes
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60-Second Guide: Carb-Loading
By Alice Palmer on 23/04/2010 08:28:51
Forget ploughing through plates of pasta - get the carb-loading low-down with these simple dos and don'ts
events like marathons and triathlons.Why do I need to carb-load? Your body can only store enough glycogen (energy) to sustain 90 minutes of exercise. After this point, without sufficient extra fuelling you're in danger of running out of energy
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Sue's Food Diary Analysis (3:15)
By Wendy Martinson on 21/01/2009 17:58:28
Discover what nutrition recommendations a professional dietitian had for Sue after analysing her typical seven-day diet
.2-1.6g/kg/day (56-75g) Fat 84g (29.6% energy intake) Approx. 25% energy intake TOTAL ENERGY 2553kcal Approx 2100 – 2850kcal per day, depending on training Comments & Recommendations Energy intake Sue's energy
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Minerals - A Complete Guide
By Runner's World on 22/12/2002 19:43:34
that extra zinc is of any benefit to performanceMagnesium Involved in skeletal development, nerve and muscle functions; assists with energy production Cereals; vegetables; fruit; potatoes; milk May be related to aerobic capacity Studies have failed to show
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Dan's Food Diary Analysis (3:45)
By Wendy Martinson on 21/01/2009 18:34:34
Discover what nutrition recommendations a professional dietitian had for Dan after analysing his typical seven-day diet
) Protein 93g 1.3g/kg) 1.2-1.6g/kg/day (85 - 113g) Fat 122g (42.3% energy intake) Approx. 25% energy intake or 1g/kg/day TOTAL ENERGY 2600kcal Approx 2400 - 2900kcal per day, or 3300kcal if doing a long run
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Helen's Food Diary Analysis (sub-4:30)
By Wendy Martinson on 21/01/2009 19:37:43
Discover what nutrition recommendations a professional dietitian had for Helen after analysing her typical seven-day diet
kg/ day or per day Carbohydrate 258g (3.4g/kg) 4-5g/kg/day (300 - 376g) to accommodate weight-loss goal but still provide energy for training. This would need to be increased to 5-7g/kg/day if training increased
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Carb Your Enthusiasm
By on 18/11/2009 15:26:47
Carbohydrates have had a bad press in recent years, but they are vital for triathletes. You just have to know what to eat, and when
seen as potentially damaging to our health. This is especially so for those in training, as carbohydrates provide a vital source of energy, fibre, vitamins and minerals. Nonetheless, a few health experts maintain that some carbohydrates should
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Honey: The Facts
By Alice Palmer on 07/05/2010 15:38:40
Find out more about the nutritional and health benefits of this running superfuel - and try tasty new recipes
. These simple carbohydrates are a great source of energy - in fact, honey was even used by runners in the Olympic Games in ancient Greece in as an energy source.A blend of natural sugars (80%), water (18%), and minerals, vitamins, pollen and protein (2%), honey
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