performance
Is hyper-hydration the answer for races in the heat?
Everyone knows the importance of being well hydrated but should you get “hyper-hydrated” before a race? Recent research from the Federal University of Sergipe, Brazil, looked into...
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Maurten: is this energy drink the future?
It is “sports fuel reinvented” but just what is so special about the new Maurten energy drink and does it live...
performance
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Regular caffeine intake may not boost your performance
Research suggests you may want to reduce your consumption of coffee, tea and energy drinks in the lead up to a...
performance
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Why are we all going nuts about coconut?
Coconut – oil, sugar, yoghurt, milk, water…wherever you look, it seems to make an appearance. For several years now coconut has...
Recommended Foods
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Gemma Steel’s nutrition advice and race fuelling
A balanced diet is essential to maintain health and not just from a running perspective, but also to promote general wellbeing....
Nutrition
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Butternut squash & pea risotto by Katie Kirk
Risotto strangely reminds me of summer, which does not make sense at all because it is a delicious warming dish for...
Recipes
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Does a vegan diet affect your running performance?
For various reasons more and more runners and athletes are starting to adopt a plant-based diet, but does it affect your...
Diet
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What makes a good recovery drink for endurance runners?
Numerous studies have established that milk, and the flavoured variety, make an ideal recovery drink after endurance exercise due to its...
Recommended Foods
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Spicy sweet potato & lentil casserole
Give meat a miss for the night with this delicious, nutrient-rich sweet potato and lentil recipe. Don’t sweat this recipe will...
Recipes
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5 trusted supplements for runners
A search on the internet or a quick look through a running magazine will showcase some supplement or another claiming to...
supplements