To run in your workouts and races, your body needs energy, lots of energy in some cases. Without the energy coming from the food you eat and the nutrients your body stores, it is impossible to run and perform at our best. The longer or more intense your workout or race is, the more important it will be to …
Chia Seeds And Sport Drinks: The Perfect Combination For Runners Read More »
Cereals are very important in runner’s diet, but not all cereals we eat are the same. Many people have the habit to consume a lot of cereals in the belief that all cereals are healthy, but the truth is that not all the cereals good for your health and performance. For that reason, we are going to …
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Iron is one of the key minerals for runners. However, runners tend to suffer from iron deficiency and anemia. Iron is vital for producing hemoglobin, the protein contained in red cells which carries the oxygen we breathe to the tissue and the carbon dioxide from the tissue to the lungs that expel it. Moreover, iron is …
For runners with a high volume of training, trying to avoid losing weight can be a real problem that can affect both health and performance. To avoid losing weight exaggeratedly, many runners make the mistake of eating caloric foods with a low intake of nutrients. To avoid that, we will now show you the best foods that provide multiple nutrients apart from …
Although most people believe that calcium is only important for the bones well being, it is also an important electrolyte, essential for the muscles, blood vessels and nervous system performance. Even when calcium is the most common mineral in our body (thanks to the bones), it is critical to consume calcium rich food. The necessary …
Aztec and Mayan cultures have used Chia seeds for thousands of years. Their name means “strength” and they should be consumed by every long distance runner, because of their nutritional qualities. The author of Born to Run, Christopher McDougall, is one of the biggest promoters of these seeds and barefoot running. He has always highlighted …
In order to run a half marathon (13.1 miles) or a marathon (26.2) our body needs much more energy than for other shorter races. Besides energy to run, our body needs the appropriate nutrients to recover and repair itself. For that reason, in this article we will show you the recipe of two perfect hot drinks for …
Most runners have heard of the famous electrolytes, but few of them know what they are and what their importance is for long distance runners. Most sport drinks ads, normally mention electrolytes. Therefore, many runners relates them with the consumption of drinks, but electrolytes are substances that are not only provided through what we drink but …
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Runners have high nutritional requirements, due to the great amount of miles they tend to run during training and races. For that reason, it is essential to follow a diet full of functional and nutritionally dense foods, which allows them to obtain the necessary nutrients in order to have energy to run and to recover …
To run a half marathon (21 km or 13 miles) or a full marathon (42 km or 26.1 miles), our body needs much more energy compared to shorter races. Although many runners believe that carbohydrates (pastas are usually the favorite ones) are the only source of energy, for a half or a full marathon runner, fat is also …