One of the most common issues during endurance running is runners stomach or gastric upset – cramps, vomiting, diarrhea. There is no one cause of this, and it is often very individual, however there are a number of things you…
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There is a lot of information and talk about fat adapted athletes at the moment, is it for you? Firstly lets understand the two energy systems Anaerobic and Aerobic. Anaerobic (without Oxygen) is exercise at high to very high intensity…
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The human body can make most of the types of fats it needs from other fats or raw materials. However, that is not the case for omega 3 fatty acids – the body can’t make them from scratch, but must…
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Salt and Hydration for athletes The biggest concern for an endurance event is dehydration or hyponatremia. Dehydration by 2% can start to impact performance and Overhydrating by just 2% can cause hyponatremia. You need to avoid both. The best way…
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These are general guidelines for the amount of fuel you need to carry with you in the mountains. It depends on your fitness, pace, experience and body weight, this gives you a guideline – it’s better to come home with…
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Gelatin is basically cooked collagen. It comes from the super-nutritious bones, hides and connective tissues of animals. It is an excellent source of protein as it contains 18 amino acids, including essential and non-essential amino acids like glycine and proline,…
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Ancient Grains There are many grains and seeds which fall into the category of ancient: amaranth, barley, buckwheat, freekeh, farro, kamut (i.e. khorasan wheat), millet, quinoa, sorghum, spelt, teff; and chia, flax, and sesame seeds. Why the relatively recent popularity/interest…
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Are you looking for an alternative to coffee or carbs to give you a boost before training ? Give Matcha or MCT Oil a try. Matcha is fine, powdered Japanese green tea thats supports health, energy and vitality. It is made…
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Recovery Nutrition is essential Always eat a meal / snack within 30 minutes of finishing all exercise/sport. This is the best time of the day to include carbohydrate in a meal, be it fruit, vegetable or starchy carb. Not eating…
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Prior to an event such as UTA 50km or 100Km many people start to wonder if they need to “carb load” . The short answer is yes a little bit, but don’t go crazy adding extra pasta and bread to…
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