Unlike many other sources of energy caffeine is not an essential nutrient. Nevertheless, many runners rely on their daily caffeine intake as their stimulant of choice and pre/post workout boost. When drunk as a beverage, it is virtually all absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract or more specifically the small intestine within approximately 45 minutes of …
Not everyone responds well to caffeine but if you do then it is a great asset to have in your running tool box when used correctly. Caffeine before or during a long run can help boost your energy levels by dilating the blood vessels which allows energy to travel to the muscles and through the …
What are energy gels? Energy gels are designed to top up your depleted carbohydrate stores during and before those long training runs and events. The simple sugars in energy gels are rapidly absorbed into your blood stream as glucose, giving you an energy boost. The liquid form, like a concentrated energy drink is easily digestible …
Hydration is one of the most important factors for a runner to consider before, during and after a run. Dehydration not only makes you feel tired and demotivated but it can increase chance of running injuries and have a negative effect on both performance and recovery. During shorter runs water is adequate for hydration purposes …
Energy gels are designed to top up your depleted carbohydrate stores during and before those long training runs and events. The simple sugars in energy gels are rapidly absorbed into your blood stream as glucose, giving you an energy boost. The liquid form, like a concentrated energy drink is easily digestible and delivers energy where …
Energy bars are another good choice for before or during a distance run. They are portable, resemble real food and can provide you with much needed nutrition and energy if chosen wisely, an alternative to other energy sources such as gels. Distance runners should choose a bar containing at least 40gs of carbohydrates and avoid …
In an ideal world runners would a healthy, balanced whole food diet would provide us with the perfect balance of nutrients for our daily and exercise requirements. There are times however when this is not happening and supplementation is required. The best supplements for runners are those that provide health benefits not being met by …