AlexaJul 30, 20193 minIntroducing Nutrition for RunnersYour runs are getting longer, you are training for a longer distance, you know good nutrition helps but aren’t sure where to start - this...
AlexaOct 10, 20183 minHealth, not just fitnessThe English dictionary helpfully defines the word Fitness as "the state of being fit". The word fit is defined as "being in good physical...
AlexaFeb 11, 20181 minSport Nutrition 101I've been blogging about nutrition for runners, and endurance sports and covering lots of different topics. Here they are all in one...
AlexaFeb 10, 20182 minVitamins and minerals for sportVitamins are essential nutrients, they enable the release of energy from carbs and protein. They help growth, repair and protection of...
AlexaFeb 9, 20182 minCarbs and fatsOh this can be a contentious topic, so I'm hoping to present some facts here :) At the end of the day everyone is different, so it's...
AlexaFeb 8, 20182 minHydration for sportDehydration occurs when amount of water leaving the body is greater than the amount being taken in. Sweating leads to decrease in...
AlexaFeb 7, 20182 minEating for recoverySo you've done your training session or race, how do you get the best out of your recovery with the right foods? The primary aim here is...
AlexaFeb 6, 20182 minWhat to eat before you train or raceThis blog is part of a series on eating for sport. Here I focus on what to eat before a training session or race to get the most out of...
AlexaJan 24, 20182 minWhat to eat on the runIt's a useful reminder that you don’t need to take on board any nutrition if exercising for under an hour to 90 minutes, depending on...