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Performance Enhancing Erogenic Foods – are energy bars, gels and protein powders necessary for a runner?A discussion on the pros and cons of using energy bars, gels and protein powders READ MORE

Nutrient Timing for Running PerformanceLearn WHAT to eat, WHEN to eat and HOW much to eat to fuel endurance training runs and races to gain optimal running performance. Gain insights READ MORE

Key Vitamins and Minerals for the Female RunnerNutrient status is very important for the female runner, especially for musculoskeletal health and for performance. Learn about Iron, Vitamin D and Magnesium READ MORE

 Macronutrients for RunnersLearn about the macronutrients (carbohydrate, protein, fat) and how they can each be utilised in various ways to enhance your running performance. We will be discussing their importance READ MORE

Sports Nutrition Foundations for Female RunnersThe reasons for focusing on nutrition for training and the thoughts behind “when everything else is equal, nutrition can make the difference between winning and losing”. Nutrition READ MORE

Avoiding Digestive Issues as a RunnerDo you find you suffer from digestive symptoms during training and competition e.g. flatulence, diarrhoea, nausea?Delve into digestive distress and the risk factors for its READ MORE

Balancing energy intake with expenditure. Overtraining syndrome is more common amongst runners than you would think. Often an enthusiasm for running, improving performance and body composition can lead to runners being READ MORE

The Pros and Cons of Plant Based Eating for the Female RunnerPlant Based Eating has almost become mainstream in the last couple of years. Many runners and athletes have turned READ MORE

Avoiding Over and Under Hydration for RunnersWe discuss the importance of hydration for running performance. Learn how to avoid over and under hydration and gather some tips on how to READ MORE

Every endurance runner knows that hydration is important in training and for racing but often we are unsure of why and how to get it right. So in this post READ MORE

In this article we review the food plan of a Vegan Runner: Scott Jurek. He is currently thought to be one of the greatest runners of all time….certainly distance runner. READ MORE

During the cold dark winter months we need to take extra precautions when running outside…both for our safety and our health. Here are Karen and Aileen’s winter running tips keeping READ MORE