A question I am asked about more often than not is about my diet as an athlete. I constantly receive messages from female athletes about what I eat to fuel my body and if I periodise my eating habits depending on my season. I must start this article by...
According to Tommy Rodgers, a registered dietitian and coach, what you eat after exercise can affect how well you recover and how hard you can train the next day. Glycogen stores need to be replenished, and muscle breakdown minimized. It is more complicated to determine the amount and timing of the post-run snack, but a small snack or meal with protein, carbohydrates, and good nutritional value should suffice.
Written by Callen Goldsmith (science graduate and avid runner).
It feels obvious that knocking back a protein shake after a training session will make you, in the words of Daft Punk: “harder, better, faster, stronger”. I mean, everyone seems to be doing it must work, right? I’ve had a fair...
Why magnesium?
Magnesium is a vital mineral for the body to function and to achieve optimum performance levels for athletes. About 60% of the magnesium in your body is found in bone, while the rest is in muscles, soft tissues and fluids, including blood. Because of magnesium’s role in energy...
Whether you’re a seasoned pro or a fitness newbie, injuries can happen to anyone at any time. This is especially true for runners. In fact, each year, 65 percent of all runners will experience an injury at some point.
It’s not uncommon for runners and other active individuals to put...
Are you wondering how you can improve your nutritional intake and boost your stamina? Or are you one of those runners who often have a hard time obtaining their nutritional needs and managing their diets? No matter what your reasons could be, there's no denying the role of your...
If you're looking for a snack to give you an energy boost during a mid-run, it can be challenging to find something that's easy to digest and provides enough energy, especially if you're running a marathon. To help, we've compiled a list of 17 unexpected mid-run snacks that can help you perform better.
Are you looking for ways to improve your performance, reduce injury risk, and boost your energy levels? Chronic inflammation could be the culprit. But fear not, sports dietitian Teri Lichtenstein suggests incorporating anti-inflammatory foods into your diet to help you feel better and perform at your best. Research has shown that a diet rich in antioxidants and fiber can help reduce inflammation.
This year I helped pace a friend at the Nike Melbourne Marathon festival, and honestly, I was more concerned about when and what drinks to have than I was about how far I had to run. Most of my worrying stems from Sian Welch in the ’97 Iron Man...
For dedicated runners, food serves as more than mere sustenance; it becomes the cornerstone of their training regimen, providing the necessary fuel for optimal performance. The questions of what to eat and when to eat it, before, during, and after runs, are paramount. Furthermore, understanding the importance of hydration is equally critical. As you embark on the journey of training for a long-distance race, such as a 10K or beyond, a few fundamental dietary adjustments become imperative. Here, we unveil three fundamental dietary guidelines to steer your nutritional habits in the right direction.