Recovering from a run is just as important as fueling for the next. By taking a recovery drink after you exercise you’ll speed up muscle repair, rehydrate and give your immune system a boost. Research suggests that a combination of carbohydrate
with a little protein: (eg High5 4:1) These products are still relatively rare but some research suggests that a little protein in a carbohydrate drink can improve performance on the run.Recovery drinks Post-run drinks usually contain around 70
it in practice runs. As you approach the station look right; most runners prefer to veer left to collect their drink, so the other side is often less crowded. Grab the cup with one hand and instantly cover the cup with the other if you plan to drink it as you run
for the runner – they take the trial and error out of mixing up energy drinks. Marked on the side of the opaque bottles are calibrations that allow you to mix up the SIS product of your choice to exactly the right concentration or consistency. This means that
the carb-loading low-down with these simple dos and don'ts.Rest and RecoveryBecome a better runner even after you've pulled off your trainers with these quick and easy recovery tips.Core StabilityA strong core will make you fitter and faster, as well
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from runner to runner. A seasoned marathon runner – or someone whose training plan included a high mileage base – can expect to bounce back quicker than a marathon novice for example.What you can do though, is make sure you know exactly what your body
on track, with 400m jog recoveries) 7M steady pace run, untimed 8M inc repetitions: 3 x 3K (or 3 x 10 mins), with 5-min recoveries Rest or 4M, jogging only 5M easy with strides 20M. Set up some feeding stations where you can pick up carbohydrate drinks
of finishing training (if you can’t face a tuna sandwich, try a sports recovery drink), and brave the discomfort of cold baths and sport massage.If illness or injury interrupts your training, don’t play catch-up. If you’ve missed four weeks or more in the last
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