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Women's guide to nutrition
By on 25/04/2013 16:55:43
You’re a runner, so you need a balanced diet with plenty of punch
run for prolonged periods. It will carry you through long training efforts, but your body can only store roughly 1,600 calories, which is why you need to refuel on the go if you’re running for more than a couple of hours. Simple v complex
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Q+A: Any energy-giving alternatives to ginseng?
By Jennifer Harper on 09/09/2000 10:02:10
Our experts answer real-life questions
Q Im a mum of three with a full-time job and Im training for a marathon. To help me cope with my hectic lifestyle, Ive been taking Siberian ginseng. And it seems to work. I feel great full of energy and vitality even after half
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Secrets of the Marathon Chefs
By Peter Jaret on 14/11/2011 11:20:31
Discover the tastiest ways to fuel your body from four kitchen wizards who regularly tackle the big 26.2
ate delivered energy and good nutrition. That meant turning to whole foods."Appleman lost six stone and ran his first marathon. The key has been planning. "It can be tough to find healthy options on the go," says Appleman. Nutritionist Ruth Carpenter
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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
us as one of the ASICS PRO Team, working with our five ASICS Target 26.2 spring marathon contenders as they look ahead to the Paris Marathon on April 15.Read the whole forum debate.Pick up more training tips and exclusive spring marathon podcasts
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Q+A: Should I refuel with a protein drink after exercise?
By on 04/06/2012 10:00:00
in protein, particularly high-quality protein, but there is no need to worry; by eating a varied and well-balanced diet, vegetarian triathletes can obtain the necessary nutrients to adequately fuel the body for hours of training and racing.The current
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Q+A: What's the healthiest drink option from a local shop?
By on 17/05/2012 14:00:00
sugar. Vary the flavours to ensure a wider variety of nutrients.Squash, fizzy drinks and flavoured water: They may hit the spot in terms of taste but these drinks don’t have much to offer in terms of nutritional value. They also contain heaps of sugar
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Meat, your maker
By on 14/02/2013 12:21:30
You’ve probably heard a lot of bad things about red meat, but you shouldn’t forget the good stuff.
Go on, admit it: sometimes you finish a hard training session with a craving for a massive juicy burger or a mighty slab of steak, unless you’re a vegetarian, in which case you never have, or would never admit to, any such desire. Ever. No matter
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Healthy Fast Food
By Chris Broadbent on 08/03/2010 17:52:28
Your best meal is probably the one you cook yourself, but sometimes you have to make do with takeaways, which can be something of a nutritional minefield
When you make a meal from scratch you know exactly what you're going to be eating and you can add as many healthy ingredients as you like. Unfortunately, holding down a job, having a life outside that job and training for triathlon often leave
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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
, where it's needed, so it's a good idea to train yourself to run with a reasonably full stomach and top it up regularly. Take frequent small sips to prevent overloading your stomach. Try running a three- to five-mile circuit around your home and stop off
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Amazing Graze
By Beth Moxey Eck on 05/08/2002 19:35:45
Presenting the 21 best snacks for runners - low-fat, packed with energy and great to eat
snacking is in. Actually it’s not even called snacking any more – it’s called ‘grazing’, and nutrition experts now believe that grazing on five smaller meals throughout the day is better than eating three big ones.Why should this be? It’s mainly because a
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