Marathon Nutrition

Athletes and their nutritionists spent much of their time focusing on two aspects of sports nutrition - quantity (how much food the athlete is eating) and quality (the type of nutrient, such as carbohydrate, protein or fat). Now, researchers have confirmed what bodybuilders and strength athletes have known for years - the fact that nutrient timing also makes a big difference to gains in performance.

Articles on Marathon Nutrition

Advice on meal plans for athletes - key points that all athletes should keep in mind when trying to match their meals and snacks to their activity.

Advice on Diet For Endurance Activities - A diet for endurance should centre on complex carbohydrates, your body’s major fuel source, and should also include sufficient lean protein to repair muscles damaged by long runs or cycling workouts, and healthy fats.

Periodiazation Training - No one ever became stronger during a workout, it is in the recovery period when we become fitter.

What to eat after a run? - Choosing the right food to eat after working out is essential. Otherwise, much of your hard work will go to waste. Recovery is a key part of the performance process.

Why take Bcaas in Recovery Drinks? - Most athletes feel a substantial decrease in the amount of muscle soreness after workouts once they begin taking BCAA supplementation.

How to lose weight for endurance activities? - endurance athletes should eat more protein. Too often, they are so carb-focused they end up hindering recovery by starving their bodies of amino acids that are used to reap the benefits of training.

Why are electrolytes important? - Electrolytes are salts needed for nerve & muscle function. Replace when exercising >1hr.

Why Supplementation For Athletes? - Optimal performance of all the body’s systems can only be achieved when the cells are functioning at their peak. Exercise drains nutrients from the body.

Hydration and Calories Are key - Hydration and getting calories are key during an endurance event.

Nutrition before the race - What to eat the week before the race? Which day to carbo load?

Prevention of running injuries - No one ever got stronger during a workout; it is only after hard work that your fitness and injury prevention capacity evolves.

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