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

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

There’s no hotter issue in sports nutrition right now than the carbs versus carbs-plus-protein controversy. The battle pits scientist against scientist, small companies against behemoths, and new research against long-held beliefs. At one crucial

solidly running for hours, you need the right recovery food for that session." Work your diet around your training with our guide to common post-run problems. Post-run You crave more fuel than you burnt Starving after only 20 minutes? The glycogen stores

compared to two other sports-specific recovery drinks," says Dr Emma Stevenson, Lecturer in Sport and Exercise Nutrition at Northumbria University.On three separate days, nine male cyclists did an energy-depleting exercise session, followed by four hours

independent study, in the Journal of the American College of Nutrition, to show that dark chocolate allows the arteries to expand and carry more blood. RW magazine subscribers can see the article in full here. If you'd like to to subscribe and see them all

and Lucozade pouches if they were included as part of the water stations. However, I've decided to up my game and enter a marathon. The thing is, I just don't understand nutrition. What stuff should I be eating on the run? Talk to me like a seven

UAN:249 Article type:RW+-->You may know how to run, but what about the cocktail of spaghetti and sports drinks that puts the tiger in your tank? Here are some of the most frequently-asked questions about food – and how to use it to improve your runningQ: I know carbo-loading wor...

to spread this out during the day, including some at lunchtime and using a recovery shake. It would also be beneficial to Nigel to vary his protein sources - before, he mainly ate chicken. Including some red meat two to three times per week would double up

a half) for women.There are also benefits linked to recovery from exercise, says nutritionist Kim Pearson (www.equilibria-health.co.uk). "Beer contains predominantly water and carbohydrate, both of which are essential in post-race recovery," she says