. It is advised that diabetics should consult a specialist before amending dietary intake. Sources: (Dieticians association of Australia 2005; American Diabetes association 2004)Don't miss our next live forum debate - part of a series in our 2010 Virgin
at ever decreasing intervals as marathon training progresses (every 8-9 minutes now, whereas it was every 12-13 minutes before I increased my training).Is this likely to be a function of a higher metabolic rate (due to greater training volume), my having
. Don't miss our next live forum debate - part of a series in our 2009 Flora London Marathon build-up. On Thursday March 19, we'll be welcoming club coach - and Lucozade Sport Super Six mentor - Steve Smythe into the forums between 1pm and 2pm to answer
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- part of a series in our 2009 Flora London Marathon build-up. On Friday April 17, we'll be welcoming Olympic athlete - and Lucozade Sport Super Six mentor - Liz Yelling into the forums between 1pm and 2pm to answer your last-minute race-week questions
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Q I was disappointed to get cramp at the 15-mile mark during a recent marathon. In the 48 hours before the race, I consumed plenty of carbohydrates and drank approximately four to five litres of water. During the race I drank plenty of water
and that there is an optimal window for ensuring maximum glycogen replenishment. FerrousFerretA. Here are some top tips: 1. Carbohydrate - about 1.2g per kg of body weight (i.e. roughly 70g) 2. Protein - about 10-20g is enough (so that ratio is not far off)Good options
out at around 1,500kcal from carbohydrate per day for most women and 1,800kcal for men. However, during the carb-loading period aim to up your carbohydrate intake to 8-10g per kilogram of body weight (Anita Bean, The Complete Guide to Sports Nutrition
Even though I’ve been reading up on hyponatremia for almost 20 years, I was surprised last April by The New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM). Five days before the Boston Marathon, it published research showing 13 per cent of the 2002 field might
