October 20, 2017

Time to taper-3 weeks to New York marathon 2017 (race date 05/11/17)

Refers to the reduction of exercise before a competition or race.This is essential for best performance. For full marathons, a taper period of 3 weeks is recommended. During this period, levels of muscle glycogen, enzymes, antioxidants, and hormones, return to optimal ranges.
October 14, 2017

How to fuel runs and post runs– gels, drinks, foods explained

Always think about how far you’re planning to run and then do some basic maths. In terms of fuelling up for a long run, say in excess of 75 minutes, you need to looking to consume around 1g of carbohydrate for every 1kg (2lbs) of body weight, then multiply that by the number of hours you have before your run
October 6, 2017

Nutrition for runners-Marathon Training Tips

Tip 2 CarbohydratesThis is the major source of fuel for endurance exercises. It is stored in the liver and muscles in the form of glycogen and used up as one runs. Whole grain pasta, steamed or boiled rice, potatoes, fruits, starchy vegetables, sweet potatoes, bagels and whole grain bread are good carb sources.
September 29, 2017

The Standard Chartered Marathon 2017-Hydration and Running tips

Staying well hydrated is vital to successful marathoning during training, and racing. Dehydration causes your blood volume to drop, which lowers your body’s ability to transfer heat and forces your heart to beat faster, negatively impacting performance.