16/02/2010 by admin.

Saturday’s boot camp will be at Chouet at 10 am. 

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16/02/2010 by admin.

When people take up running, particularly when trying to lose weight, they tend to neglect the fuel they require for their training.  What you eat and the time you eat before, during, and after exercise will impact both your performance and your recovery and therefore the benefits you get from your training.  

Eat a light meal 2 hours before a run. This should be high in carbohydrates but low in fat and fibre to avoid gastrointestinal problems.   

If you are running for over an hour, you will run your glycogen stores down.  It is therefore necessary to top these up during your run.  Some sugary carbohydrates are best for these.  Lots of people use sports drinks and gels.  Find something that works for you. 

What and when you eat after a workout is essential for good recovery so that you get the best out of your run.  It’s a common mistake not to eat anything immediately after your run, either because you are ‘trying to lose weight’ or because you ‘aren’t hungry’.  However, it is important that you make every effort to have a meal with plenty of carbohydrates which includes some protein.  Something along the lines of a jacket potato with tuna makes a great post run meal or a peanut butter and banana sandwich.

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