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Iron Stomach: Long Distance Fuelling
By Roy Stevenson on 04/10/2010 18:40:12
When you're preparing to race an Ironman triathlon, a well-rehearsed nutrition strategy is essential
. At Ironman New Zealand in 1997, men expended, on average, 10,036 calories and consumed 3,940. Women burned 9,253 calories and consumed 3,115.Aim to take in around 250 calories an hour from food, and roughly the same from sports drinks. Studies suggest
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Q+A: Is coffee an acceptable recovery drink?
By on 12/04/2011 11:00:57
session, a loss of one kilogram (equivalent to one litre). If that person has consumed 750ml of fluid during the session the total fluid loss is 1,750ml, giving a net fluid deficit of 1,000ml. So you'd need to take in at least that much to replace fluid
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Healthy Fast Food (Preview)
By Chris Broadbent on 08/03/2010 18:16:02
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 (non-subscriber preview)
little time for preparing a decent meal.Sometimes you just need to grab something quickly and that's where the trouble can begin. We asked Dr Kevin Currell, Performance Nutritionist for British Triathlon, for advice on 10 high-street takeaway options
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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
little time for preparing a decent meal.Sometimes you just need to grab something quickly and that's where the trouble can begin. We asked Dr Kevin Currell, Performance Nutritionist for British Triathlon, for advice on 10 high-street takeaway options
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Fruit Punch: Five Smoothies
By Jessica Girdwain on 05/09/2011 16:29:16
Give these five high-powered concoctions a whirl and get a real fruit punch
for five minutes ate 12 per cent less food afterwards and felt fuller than those whose smoothies were minimally blended.
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BIG Triathlon Index
By on 27/11/2006 08:48:21
Training for a triathlon? Let Runnersworld.co.uk don a wetsuit and line up beside you...
matter of taste – these are some of the more popular options. (We also have a total beginners' guide to sports nutrition) RW's guinea pigs at the London Triathlon... here's what they foundIn 2005, three Runner’s World guinea pigs – Heidi (a runner), Dan
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Live London Triathlon Training - with Ralph Hydes
By Runner's World on 28/06/2006 11:39:19
See how triathlon coach Ralph Hydes advises two newbies about their build-up to the 2006 London Triathlon. And follow elite triathlete Dave Aitchison in his final weeks of preparation
triathlon 1500m, 40k, 10k), compete in an Ironman 2007 Read moreDave Aitchison: Age: 28PBs: Supersprint triathlon (400m, 20k, 5k): 54:33 Olympic triathlon: 1hr 59:10Target: Olympic tri: 1hr 57 Top 30 at World Age Group Championships Read moreNatalie Creswick
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Q+A: How far in advance should I practise my race nutrition strategy?
By on 14/07/2011 12:00:00
Q. I want to practise my nutrition for race day but my trainer says I should wait until a few weeks before the race so I get the maximum benefit - is he right?A. It's imperative that you experiment during training to find out what will work best
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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
equal parts orange juice and water, plus a pinch of salt.Drink 100-200ml of an isotonic solution every 10-15 minutes; a standard 750ml bottle containing an isotonic drink should see most people through 50-75 minutes of training. You can have solid food
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Q+A: Is eating my main meal after 9pm unhealthy?
By on 10/06/2011 14:31:46
in the evening, try a stir-fry, omelette or frittata (including a variety of seasonal vegetables). Henrietta BaileyHenrietta Bailey is a nutritionist who works as part of the Pure Sports Medicine team (puresportsmed.com). She specialises in sports nutrition
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