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Nutrition FAQs
By Liz Applegate on 05/06/2002 19:41:20
Frequently-asked questions about the cocktail of spaghetti and sports drinks that puts the tiger in your tank
. To avoid cramps during your race, test your fuelling plan during a training run.During any endurance exercise, follow these guidelines for fluid and energy replacement:Drink 150-400ml of fluid for every 15-20 minutes of running.Consume 30-60g
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Topping Up The Tank
By Anita Bean on 02/02/2010 14:00:21
Keeping filled up on the run is great, but you’ve got to start with a full tank of gas. Sports nutritionist Anita Bean tells you how to fill up the right way
juice two hours before the race, then 125-250ml just before.Pre-Race MealsAccompany any of the following with one to two cups (150-300ml) of water or diluted fruit juice (1 part juice, 1 or 2 parts water): Porridge with raisins and honey Cereal with milk
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Sweet Victory
By Ed Eyestone on 12/06/2003 14:20:21
A well-timed dose of sugar can help you run better
As it turned out, father knew best...When I trained at the track in secondary school, my dad considered it his duty to make sure I never trained or raced on an empty fuel tank. One of his favourite pre-race traditions was to have me gulp a
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ASICS Target 26.2 Podcast: Ruth McKean on Marathon Nutrition
By on 06/03/2012 12:03:17
-loading and the ideal pre-race breakfast.Just press 'play' for this exclusive to RW marathon nutrition masterclass. ASICS Target 26.2 Podcast: Nutrition Advice from Ruth McKean by alicepalmer
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60-Second Guide: Carb-Loading
By Alice Palmer on 23/04/2010 08:28:51
Forget ploughing through plates of pasta - get the carb-loading low-down with these simple dos and don'ts
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
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Beer Benefits
By Kerry McCarthy on 12/05/2008 08:54:38
There's nothing like a cool pint after a hot run - and it might even do you good
The Braishfield Beer 5 Hampshire, June 15The Burton Beer 5 Lincolnshire, August 2
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Ask the Experts: Marathon Nutrition with Ruth McKean
By on 20/03/2012 12:00:00
Catch the highlights from Friday's lunchtime debate, when ASICS Target 26.2 dietitian Ruth McKean answered your questions about marathon nutrition live in the forums
before the marathon, and a larger meal before bed, which you are currently doing.The morning of the marathon some people have to get up extra early to eat (as much as four hours before) and then have something like a banana or sports drink as a snack 1-2
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Eat by the Clock
By on 19/10/2011 14:00:00
Feed your body the right nutrients at right time throughout the day to boost your performance
"When you're training, time is of the essence," says sports nutritionist Drew Price (drewprice.co.uk). "Nutrient timing is the secret weapon employed by professional athletes to fuel training and race day, and to support recovery. "Carbohydrate
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Fuel Your Fire
By Selene Yeager on 27/04/2011 15:37:31
Train harder by choosing the right breakfast for your session
strategy can push 20 per cent harder near the end of rigorous exercise than those who don't eat before they start.Try this: A bowl of porridge, one slice of toast with a tablespoon of nut butter, 200g of yoghurt and glass of orange juice. Have a gel, a
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Nutrition Basics
By Runner's World on 05/06/2002 19:26:34
Is nutrition too complicated? These 10 simple commandments are guaranteed to make you healthier, fitter and faster
’t think of that final plate of pasta on the eve of the race as your last meal. Your body will use up some of that food energy overnight, so make sure you have breakfast. European 5000 and 10,000m champion Sonia O’Sullivan chooses bread or cereal, coffee
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