The nutrition of a runner is similar to the gasoline of a vehicle, he needs it and not just any kind. Find tips and advice on how to eat and have nutrition that allows you to optimize your efforts while staying healthy.
► Best and Worst Foods Before a Race
It is important to eat before you run to ensure you are well fed. Here’s a guide to what you should and shouldn’t eat before your runs.
When you start to run, you shouldn’t be hungry or full. If you want to eat immediately before a race, it can cause you cramps.
► 5 nutrition rules for runners
Runners need to eat healthy to properly fuel their workouts and help strengthen the body. Follow these healthy eating rules to get the most out of your food, and your groceries:
One of the benefits of running is that you can get by by eating sweets and other high calorie snacks in your diet.
► Diet and nutrition for runners
As a runner, your diet is important not only for maintaining good health, but also for promoting peak performance. Good nutrition and hydration can make or break a workout or a race
► Do runners need to take supplements?
Getting your vitamins from whole foods is better than supplements, there is no strong evidence that taking supplements improves health or athletic performance.
Many runners underestimate the amount of fluid they lose during a run and don’t drink enough during the exercise and after they are finished.
► Common sports nutrition mistakes
Many runners underestimate the amount of fluid they lose during a run and don’t drink enough during the exercise and after they are finished.
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► Why do I have nausea after a run?
Nausea during or after a run can happen for different reasons. If you ate less than an hour before your run, it’s too close to your workout.
► What if I don’t have time to eat before a race?
You’re going to run harder if you’re properly fed for your run, but, if you get out within an hour, you can get by by not eating before.
After a run, especially a long one, you want to replenish energy as quickly as possible. Studies have shown that muscles are more receptive to rebuilding glycogen (stored glucose) within the first 30 minutes after exercise.
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