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24th April 202019th April 2020

What should I eat when running a marathon or a long run?

As of April 2020, you’re probably not too worried about any races thanks to current events. However, more and more of us are taking advantage of our ‘free-time’. While having big goals might not be for everyone at this moment in time, there’s no reason to fit on the sofa all day, you can still get in the habit of staying fueled the right way!

Fueling the right way on the vegan diet

A healthy diet that provides you with all of the nutrients you need is vital for anyone who undertakes exercise. However, when exercise becomes an endurance event like a marathon then it is important to make sure that you get your nutrition right during exercise. The last thing any of us wants is to hit the wall, bonk or crash. We’ve all been there, it sucks

So, if you are wondering what you should eat before you run, then we have you covered.

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19th April 202019th April 2020

How to kickstart your recovery after a run

While running is great for your health, how you recover after a run makes all the difference.

The truth is, what you do after your run will enable you to get the most from your run but also prepare you correctly for your next run so you can get out there and perform at your best. One of the mistakes athletes from all disciplines make is overtraining, fatiguing themselves and/or causing injuries.

If you focus on recovery correctly after a run, you’re much more likely to prevent injury and enhance your performance.

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19th April 202019th April 2020

Running on fumes: Why you should exercise before breakfast

Are you an early bird, a midnight owl, or something in between? Most of us prefer a certain time in the day to get a sweat on or after we’ve kickstarted our daily routine in a certain way.

There’s always been a belief that your body should be adequately fuelled before a workout. On the whole, this is true, after all, how can you work at your peak if you don’t have enough energy to keep you going?

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13th January 202020th January 2020

Can hitting the gym help relieve stress? Yup.

If you thought that hitting the gym was just about getting hench or becoming an Olympic level athlete then it is time to think again.

The thing is, we are all familiar with the feel-good factor that comes with going to the gym. Even if you dread walking through the door, you’ll leave feeling like the world is a happier, more vibrant place…and a lot better about yourself too. What’s not to love?

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10th November 20193rd January 2020

Oatally the Best – Why runners should fit oats into their diet

Oats have been eaten for centuries and there are a number of reasons for this. They taste great, they are filling and they pack a real punch when it comes goodness. Oats are perfect for runners but why should they fit oats into their diet?

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4th November 201930th October 2019

What should you eat after run?

Fuel right after your run, protein flapjack

What you eat after you have been for a run can help you to get the most from exercise but it can also prepare you for your next running session.

Running is an intense form of exercise and as a result, it uses up a lot of energy while breaking down muscle fibres and cells. Don’t be alarmed though, this is natural but you can make it all good again by eating the right things. It is simple enough but being armed with the correct information can help you to make the right decisions.

1st November 201925th November 2019

Want to lose weight from running? Do it the right way.

We all know that exercise can help us to lose weight. It’s true when the say that the more you move, the more calories you burn and that is true when it comes to running.

If you want to lose weight from running then you need to make sure that you do it right. We all have the ability to run, but there is slightly more to it than putting on your running trainers and hoping for the weight to drop off. So here is how to do it right.

10th October 20198th October 2019

Does Cardio really stop you building muscle?

Every single person who is a member of a gym has been told confidently that cardio will kill all of your mad gainz and muscle you’ve worked hard to build.

There are two types of people who use a gym. Those who like to keep fit and lose weight and those who want to gain muscle mass. However there’s a lot of con

10th September 201916th September 2019

Can You Be A Good Runner On A Vegan Diet?

The stigma around veganism is a thing of the past, with more and more moving away from animal products and taking the plunge to a plant based diet. But what about vegan runners? Well they’re going to be just fine.

7th June 201912th July 2019

6 Post-Run Recovery Tips – Get the most out of your Training

How do you become faster? Just keep on running, right?

Wrong.

It might be counter-intuitive, but the recovery phase of exercise is almost equal to the actual exercise itself. If you’re the kind of person who just can’t resist going for another 10k or hitting the gym one last time this week you might be disappointed to know that taking a day or two off might be the best way to get faster, stronger and fitter.

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