, down a sports drink to replenish the electrolytes flushed out by the excess urine that drinking inevitably produces. On Saturday, continue to rehydrate with sports drinks and water. If you get carried away, these are also the best cures for hangovers
cent less sugars than regular sports drinks. It contains electrolytes to help you stay hydrated and B vitamins for energy. But with only 50 calories per 500ml bottle, you can drink it knowing you won't consume more calories than you've burned
What do elites drink in a marathon?Hilly Some say you don't need anything other than water in a marathon, others that sports drinks/gels are needed. I've always just stuck to drinking Lucozade Sport, but I'm sure this isn't enough in the latter stages of a
worldwide editions last November. Best Nutritional Product For Goodness ShakesFor Goodness Shakes has come a long way from its humble beginnings in a spare bedroom in Clapham in 2003. Designed as a sports drink that provides the right ratio of protein
). Action plan Restore fluid and salt balance with foods and drinks that contain sodium (salted snack foods, sports drinks).HEATSTROKECause Extreme exertion, coupled with very hot, humid conditions and dehydration, impair your body’s ability to maintain
meal at lunchtime the day before the race, then top up with light meals and snacks.Remain well hydrated but don't drink more than normal or drink extra sports drinks.PreparationRelax and try to take your mind off the race with other projects when
with one or two other sports and watch your running performance improve too.TaperingWhat to do, eat and think in the weeks before race-day.Nutrition on the RunEnergy drinks, bananas, tuna sandwiches - what to eat and drink before, during and after a run
Recovery activity 0-10 minutes Walk slowly. "It prevents blood from pooling in your legs, which can cause light-headedness," says Janet Hamilton, author of Running Strong & Injury Free. 10-15 minutes Drink 250-500ml of sports drink
drinks because I thought they were keeping me awake, but it's not made much difference. I think it's to do with endorphins, but I'm not sure what to do about it. Any advice, folks?" – highySend us your answers and experiences by email, including your RW
beforehand. Then two weeks ago I bought an underwired sports bra from M&S – quite expensive but it has done the trick for me and haven't had a stitch since. – Sal the slowA handy tipAre you holding a drink in one hand for the whole run? I sometimes get a
