Nutrition

Hydration for runners, the key to success

We've all heard that we should drink at least 8 glasses a day but is that enough or too much? Our body is 50-70% water, so why is it important to drink so much if our body composition is so full of the stuff? Well it has several roles including being a major component of blood plasma and it also helps to remove toxins from the blood so helping the immune system. All good so far!
3 mins read

Nutrition For Runners – Getting The Basics Right

Nutrition is such a subjective term and we all interpret what good nutrition is differently.  What we eat greatly impacts how we feel, what we're able to do, and sometimes we can get it wrong when we're looking to  support our activities with the types of food we eat.  When I help someone dial-in their sports nutrition while they're training, I also look at supporting good overall health too.  Why would you want your health to suffer if you're training to be at the top of your game on race day!
5 mins read