Carbohydrates & Energy
Dietary basics for runners
Fuelling your body well is vitally important if you want to perform well. Here's the realbuzz.com guide as to what energy-rich foods you should be targeting to make your running all the more effective.
Read more…The key sources of energy for runners
To run well, you need sufficient energy stores. Energy reserves should therefore be built up to enable the runner to perform to their maximum potential. Here's the realbuzz.com guide to energy sources for runners.
Read more…The science behind carbo-loading
Carbohydrate loading has become synonymous with the long distance runner — the rationale being that carbohydrate, or more strictly glycogen, allows the runner to maintain performance for the full duration of a race. So what is the science behind carbo-loading, and what conclusions did researchers come to?
Read more…Fuel your marathon
Carbo-loading is vital to long-distance runners, especially those intending on running a marathon. Carbs provide energy which is slowly released during the course of a run, so stocking up on them is a must.
Read more…Top 20 ways to boost your running energy
Your running energy requirements can partly be met by having a balanced diet, but also through a balanced lifestyle, so read on to to find out how to boost your running energy.
Read more…Runners' guide to carbo-loading
Getting your nutritional intake right in the final weeks of your marathon training can greatly impact on your performance. Carbohydrate loading, or 'carbo-loading' as it is more commonly known, should be as key a part of your preparations as the training itself. So, if you want the low-down on carbo-loading, read on ...
Read more…How to meet your energy requirements for running
Many people get started in running in an attempt to manage their weight. For those of you who fit into that category, here’s the realbuzz guide to working out whether your energy spent during running is more than your energy intake.
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