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Calories in v calories out - the equation
How much should I eat during a marathon? How many calories will I burn in an Ironman? How much food do I need for my long ride? These are the most common questions in endurance nutrition but they all hide one big trap - the calories burned v calories consumed equation will never balanceAs long [...]
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Endurance nutrition - why a picnic approach is the answer
Turn your endurance nutrition into a picnic to improve results - and enjoyment - overnight Endurance sports are hard, that is largely the point after all. But there are some areas of dogma attached to distance running, cycling, swimming and triathlon that make the sports we love unnecessarily hard - nutrition falls into this camp all [...]
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Energy gels for triathlon guide
When you need to swim, bike and run to the finish line as fast as possible, you need energy. So there’s nothing better - or simpler - than a few energy gels for triathlon. Or so you’ve been told…“If I can just make it to the next aid station. Oh, wait, they haven’t been invented [...]
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What’s the best recovery shake for runners?
A nutritious blitz in a blender can be the perfect antidote for when you’ve crushed yourself in a workout, but while it might be one of the most efficient and popular ways for athletes to recover, what’s the best recovery shake for runners?Don’t be fooled. Exercise does not make you a better runner.It’s your body’s [...]
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The Best Sports Nutrition For Triathletes
What we put into our bodies has a direct result on how we feel, look and behave. But when it comes to swimming, cycling and running, it also determines how we perform. The best sports nutrition for triathletes is the subject of much conflicting advice but this guide will help you through the confusion
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