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Refresher course: Hydration strategies
By on 11/02/2013 12:29:48
A guide to how much – and what – to drink during your marathon training runs
, or water along with food that contains sodium. After especially long or hard runs, you also need protein to help your muscles heal. That’s why recovery drinks are ideal – they provide protein and fluid to help you rehydrate. ‘Chocolate milk is a great
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Kick Five Bad Fuelling Habits
By Simon Cole on 06/04/2011 09:10:40
Put those wicked ways behind you with these kick-it tricks
replenishment impairs muscle recovery. Plus, not drinking enough of the right fluids can lead to chronic mild dehydration, causing fatigue. Here's how to avoid some common dietary pitfalls.
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Q+A: How can I stay hydrated in cooler weather?
By Dr Neil Walsh on 13/02/2006 14:18:17
Our experts answer real-life questions
.g. 1.5 litres if your fluid loss is 1 litre) to properly rehydrate. A sports drink to replace sodium and electrolytes, spread evenly across the first two to four hours of recovery, is ideal. This extra fluid accounts for the increase in urine output
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Enduring Questions: Is Chocolate Good For You?
By Amby Burfoot on 14/05/2007 12:17:13
Chocoholics rejoice - there's increasing evidence that a little of the brown stuff does more good than harm
Original, was tested against Gatorade and Endurox R4. The results backed up the conclusions of the original study."Our study indicates that consuming Mars Original drink during a short recovery period significantly improves subsequent endurance capacity
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Gear Pick of the Week: ZICO Mango
By Izzy Clark on 06/06/2012 15:01:06
-loaded sports recovery drinks.It helps you hydrate faster than water and is perfect straight from the fridge after a run.ZICO, the newest brand on the UK market, comes in a durable (and recyclable) plastic bottle with a screw cap, making it ideal for sport
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The Triathlete's Perfect Diet
By on 18/11/2009 15:43:18
Knowing what to eat and drink, and when, is vital for both newcomers to triathlon and experienced athletes. It's simple: if you don't use the right fuel, you won't function properly
minutes or you fuelled during training you probably don't need to eat anything extra for recovery, but make sure you keep drinking to stay hydrated and eat your next meal or snack when it's due.
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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
hard session with an easy recovery run or some cross-training the next day too. Non-strenuous exercise will encourage the delivery of oxygen and nutrients to tired muscles. Drink UpReplacing fluid lost through training is key to effective hydration. Aim
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RW's 60-Second Guides: Nutrition on the Run
By Catherine Lee on 20/02/2007 14:51:59
What to eat and drink before, during and after a run
, but if you have a headache or feel nauseous you should have more. After hard sessions, especially if you plan to train again the next day, think about having a recovery drink. The carbohydrate-protein ratio of these drinks will speed up muscle repair
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Best Of The Rest
By Melanie McManus on 07/09/2005 12:57:13
What you do when you are not running could be the key to becoming faster
runner, start acting like one. When Paula Radcliffe isn't running she does everything she can to speed her recovery. It would not be unusual to see her mixing her protein drink at track side after finishing an interval session or rushing home for an ice
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RW's Complete Guide To Hydration
By Alison Hamlett and Anita Bean on 25/02/2005 11:16:48
The latest research, the most practical advice: everything a runner needs to know about drinking
than an hour, plain water is a good choice, but, if you have been running hard for longer than an hour, drinks containing sugar or maltodextrin (a slow-release carbohydrate) and sodium may speed your recovery. Researchers at Loughborough University
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