Running Nutritional Advice
Nutrition for runners in race week and on race day
If you race day is drawing nearer, you should be thinking about winding down your training and focusing on what you are eating and drinking. So what should you be consuming in the final week, days and hours approaching your race to help maximise your performance? Check out our running nutrition guide and get the most out of your last few days before the race and on race day itself.
Read more…How useful are nutritional supplements for runners?
A well-balanced diet should be enough to help you get the bulk of the nutritional requirements you require for running, but can supplements really give you the extra you need to up your running performance? Here's the realbuzz guide to supplements and whether they can aid your running.
Read more…How iron deficiency can affect running performance
A lack of iron in the blood can affect running performance, especially among women. Iron is responsible for red blood cell formation and a lack of it in the body may lead to a weaker blood supply to the muscles. Read on to find out how to get more iron into your diet and help improve your running performance.
Read more…Nutritional advice for runners
A runner will typically burn an extra 100 calories for every mile (1.6km) they run. As a result their energy requirements can be high. This article is all about ensuring you have the correct fuel on board for your training, and that you eat at the correct time and in the right proportions.
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