Anderson, (fullpotential.co.uk.) Typically about half the distance of a target race, these tune-ups let you test out pacing, mental strategy, fuelling, hydration and gear in conditions that simulate the big event. "Racing takes your training to another
, so you are semi-warmed up before stepping outdoors. Cramping your style: Salt Imbalance Hydration is a delicate balance: too little water and muscles will cramp; too much dilutes levels of the electrolytes your muscles need to process
energy - glycogen - very quickly, and the faster you go the more quickly you burn it," says Level 4 UK Athletics coach and Runner's World Contributing Editor, Nick Anderson (fullpotential.co.uk). "With shorter races you need to remain hydrated for optimal
'll be well on target.Don't miss our next live lunchtime debate - on April 1, Nick Morgan (Lead Sport Scientist at Lucozade Sport) will be online between 1pm and 2pm to answer any nutrition or hydration questions you might have before the big day. Pop the date
-cleansing tablet. Let the bottle soak overnight; in the morning it will be as clean as new." Michael Hinkle"Never underestimate the bungee cord on your hydration pack. After crashing in the woods and breaking both bones in my lower leg, I used it and two branches
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havoc with the gastrointestinal system and lead to symptoms of GI distress. Heat, cold and altitude can also exacerbate this stress. So stay cool and hydrated in hot conditions, wrap up when it is very cold and try to relax if you become anxious about
's easy to lose track of your water intake and if you're in a hot climate you'll be sweating even when you're doing nothing. Stay hydrated, and conserve your energy and glycogen stores by drinking fluids that contain electrolytes and natural sugars
while later, freshly attired in a branded jersey and suitably hydrated, I was nervously clicking my way across the pit of the track towards my brakeless (gulp) fixed-gear bike.Joining me on the mission were a handful of journalists along
there will a whopping 500kg of bananas.... and 30,000l of liquids to keep athletes hydrated And if you do msnage to spot the ten people taking part on their birthday, save the bumps until the finish line...ForumsMake a beeline for the IMUK 2011 thread to find
