Nick Morgan is Lead Sport Scientist at Lucozade Sport.Read the whole forum debateQ. Is there any benefit in doing my long runs without taking on any products? Would they then have an 'extra-bonus' effect on race day? MaracuyaA. There is school
is still dark then top up with another 3-5ml per kilogram of body weight (i.e. about 210-350 ml or half a bottle of sports drink). This should leave you well hydrated for the start of the race.Q. Do you have to use energy products? lovely
performance in endurance events. Many people find gels easiest though, and they are a more concentrated source of carbohydrate. Don't worry too much about your fat and protein content – you’ll only be using them for energy during the race.Q. I’m running
