Whether you’re running the Virgin Money London Marathon on 23rd April, or one of the dozens of other marathons and half-marathons in 2017 now is the time to get your marathon nutrition on track. A good marathon fuelling plan is crucial if you want to run to your full potential. It will support your training,…
Think a vegetarian diet can’t give you the right nutrition for your training? Well think again – there are plenty of examples of world-class athletes who have shunned meat. David Haye, Lizzie Armistead, and Serena and Venus Williams, Brendan Brazier and Martina Navratilova to name a few. Whether you’re a veggie sceptic, a committed vegetarian, a part-time veggie…
Despite the rising popularity and well-documented health benefits of vegetarian diets, relatively little research has been done on the impact on athletic performance. In the first study of its kind, researchers at Arizona State University have shown that a vegetarian diet can support strength and cardiorespiratory fitness development, and that some vegetarian athletes may even…
17th February 2016 One of the most frequent questions I get asked by runners after a talk is how to prevent or cope with gastro-intestinal (GI) problems and transit troubles during training and races. It’s not an issue many like to talk about openly but it’s one that’s surprisingly common among endurance athletes. It is…
13th October 2015 One of the most common questions I get asked is about pre-workout nutrition and meal timing before a workout. How long before a workout should you eat to get the most benefit? Here’s my advice… The timing of your food before a workout can make a big difference to how you feel…
Updated 20th April 2016 What you eat and drink the day before the marathon as well as on the day can have a big effect on your performance. You’ll be burning approximately 2,600 calories over the course so consuming the right foods, avoiding dehydration and getting the timing right are all-important when it comes to…
4th January 2015 After a workout, good nutrition habits help your body to adapt to the stress imposed by exercise, so you can become fitter, stronger and faster. Whether you’re exercising to improve performance or build muscle, here are 5 nutritional strategies you should build into your training programme. Eat the correct amount of carbs…
20th June 2014 Sugar in its various guises (gels, sports drinks, bars, etc) is a long-standing staple of athletes’ diets but with the tsunami of negative press surrounding it, should you now be cutting it out? The simple answer is no. People who work out regularly respond differently to sugar than those who don’t. For…
13 January 2014 3 ways to beat exercise fatigue and maximise your performance Do your workouts frequently leave you feeling fatigued and struggling to recover before the next session? Then read on… Rehydrate Failure to replenish fluids and fuel after training can quickly result in sore muscles, fatigue and under-performance at your next training session….
