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RW Mini-Test: Recovery Drinks
By Alice Palmer on 23/02/2009 17:34:34
RW tests products from For Goodness Shakes, Maximuscle, SIS and Lucozade Sport
)Sports nutrition veterans SIS launched REGO in 1995, and it has been a recovery staple ever since. With an extra shot of anti-oxidant vitamins to repair muscles, REGO combines a special mix of complex carbohydrates, fructose and protein to aid quick recovery from
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10 Ways With Breakfast
By Alice Palmer on 28/11/2009 13:07:37
Tasty breakfast ideas to fuel your training and set you up for the day
We all know that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, but it can be tricky to squeeze a nutritional meal into the hectic period between waking up and going to work. These 10 top breakfasts are tasty, simple and designed with runners
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Pick Of The Crop: Spring
By Alice Palmer on 12/03/2009 16:20:08
Munch your way to a PB with our quick and easy guide to making the most of Britain's best spring produce
GETTY IMAGESThere are many reasons to eat seasonal and local food, from the environmental benefits of reducing the miles your food has travelled, to the simple fact that it is often cheaper to buy local food. It could even have an impact on your running. Most runners understand t...
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60-Second Guide: Rest and Recovery
By Alice Palmer on 23/02/2009 15:26:35
Become a better runner even after you've pulled off your trainers with these quick and easy recovery tips
temperature will drop after a run. The colder you are, the harder it is for blood to get to your muscles.Take A DipBoth ice baths and a relaxing hot tub can have recovery benefits. A quick cold dip immediately after your run will improve your circulation
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Carbs Glorious Carbs
By Alice Palmer on 15/03/2010 17:52:31
Discover the importance of carbohydrates - and get your fix with barely a pasta shape in sight - with a little help from these culinary tips and tricks
, which release energy more slowly, are perfect nutrition in between sessions. Fibre is also a vital ingredient in a runner's diet. Soluble fibre is found in beans, oats, rye and fruit and slows the digestion of carbohydrate, producing a slower rise
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Overtraining: Spot the Signs
By Alice Palmer on 29/03/2010 12:33:51
Discover the mysterious syndrome that could hit your training hard - and how to defeat it
known, is a persistent, unexplained dip in performance that continues even after you've had what you think is sufficient rest. The term 'overtraining' is, in truth, a little misleading - it's actually ineffective recovery and outside stresses that make
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Pick Of The Crop: Autumn
By Alice Palmer on 17/09/2009 15:20:30
Fuel your mileage without racking up 'food miles' - go for Britain's freshest seasonal food
more vitamin C than carrots and four times more than spinach. Cook: Kale is versatile and easy to cook, making it the perfect ingredient when you're whipping up a post-run recovery meal. Sold in ready-prepared packs, it can be boiled, stir fried
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Pick of the Crop: Winter
By Alice Palmer on 20/01/2010 11:54:42
Fuel your mileage through the winter months with the last in our series of seasonal food guides
most meat, but luckily it's so rich in taste and texture that a little goes a very long way. Why? Venison is an excellent protein source, perfect for recovery meals. It's also much lower in fat than other red meats such as beef. You'll also benefit from
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