Q. I quite often 'refuel' with a coffee after a long run or ride. Is this doing me more harm than good, or is it an acceptable recovery drink?A. Restoring water and electrolyte balance is an essential part of the recovery process after any exercise
to consider your recovery needs, so having something at that time is better than trying not to eat anything. That said, there are factors that prevent people from eating so late. Some say they are not hungry after exercising; if this is the case, start small
1. Always carry appropriate recovery snacks and drinks with you. Being prepared is an essential part of your training.2. Start eating and drinking immediately after exercise if you are training again within eight hours.3. Take 1-1.2g of carbohydrate
Q. I want to practise my nutrition for race day but my trainer says I should wait until a few weeks before the race so I get the maximum benefit - is he right?A. It's imperative that you experiment during training to find out what will work best
Q. Ever since doing an Ironman 10 days ago I've been starving and craving rubbish like chocolate and biscuits. Is this normal?A. Recovery is an important element of an endurance event such as an Ironman. If you don't do this adequately you may crave
number of variables that will affect what your body needs for training and recovery and it may take some time to figure them out. The 2008 Sprint Triathlon Age Group (50-54) World Champion Jane Bell says her nutrition plan for her first year of triathlon
to generate heat and you come home shivering.This is when a hot drink works wonders: it banishes the chill and can be an excellent post-ride recovery potion, delivering exactly what you need to recharge after a workout. Some choices are better than others
bones more quickly. So in addition to sound medical advice, choose the right combinations of foods to speed recovery and get back on track. Follow our slideshow to find out where to aim your trolley when you shop.Picture credit: Sue Tallon
Lynn Clay from Maxifuel is a sports scientist, nutrition consultant and freelance journalist with eight years' experience in the nutrition industry. She’s a former AAA gold medallist runner, a keen cyclist and she’s competing in Ironman Austria
't stop there. Its amino acids act like recovery agents that refresh your body: after a muscle-ravaging session, protein rebuilds tissues and prepares them for more exertion. It also bolsters the immune system - our bodies require protein to make infection
