Ruth McKean explains that if you are aiming to reach your potential then sound day to day eating and hydration practices are going to help you adapt to your training and likely to aid short and long term health.Ruth McKean explains that if you are aiming to reach your potential then sound day to day eating and hydration practices are going to help you adapt to your training and likely to aid short and long term health.
If you are aiming to reach your potential then sound day to day eating and hydration practices are going to help you adapt to your training and likely to aid short and long term health.
Those with busy lifestyles such as fitting in training alongside family commitments and a busy job should consider snack & meal planning this can help not just your running but susceptibility to fatigue and illness and general stress levels. If you do not eat enough of the right foods to cover energy & nutrient needs you are much more likely to pick up infections and training regularly in a fatigued state is likely to increase risk of injury. Carbohydrate at the right time can reduce stress hormones which may be useful to your immune health. Whilst training, do not underestimate the importance of fat, preferably from ‘good’ fat sources, and protein in the overall 24 hour period of your diet.
For the more serious runners who have a sound day to day diet looking for small increases in performance then some athletes in certain events may chose to trial caffeine, or Creatine or buffering agents but for the recreational and regular club runner who is running for fun or/& sense of achievement eating sufficient to cover your energy needs, good hydration practices, having a sensible lifestyle and good body composition is likely to have a far greater impact on your personal best and enjoyment of running.
