Nutrition & Development

After the recent Nutrition and Development presentation at the club organised by the Network (Not the Lucazade presentation) a number of folks have asked for notes on the presentation. The powerpoint presentation can be found by clicking here.

General fitness


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Nutrition & Hydration


A great night at the club last night (12/05/09), with 35 turning up to listen to Emma Kingzett the Sports Scientist from Lucozade.
Good feedback from those there and a lot of interesting tips from Emma.
She brought along samples and even had some that were not yet on the market for Harriers to try. Maybe some more pb's to come.
The information she gave us is on the Lucozade website which is
http://www.lucozade.com/sport/default.aspx
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To be impartial to sports drinks producers here is a presentaion by another company.... Sports Drinks

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OK for post run, but don't try tucking a bowl under your belt for mid-race !

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Self Manage Your Injuries

Running is often described as an addiction. It must be to suffer so many self-inflicted aches and pains!
Regardless of whether running or jogging injuries are repetitive or traumatic, the key to effective recovery is
understanding the injury.
Many
running injuries can be effectively self managed with the help of expert advice from a Chartered Physiotherapist / Physical Therapist.

A Pasta Diet

A Great Pasta Diet for you faddies.

Food for Runners

Without being too technical and filling this section with dietary mumbojumbo the easiest way to explain the ideal diet for endurance athletes is through the following formula:
Carbohydrate 65/70% + Protein 15/20% + Fat 15%

Recovery Food - recommended by Lisa Percox

APPLE SPICE CAKE - Tasty enough to serve to non-athletic guests for tea, this cake will help to refuel your muscles between runs, and is a great way to sneak extra fruit into your diet

Athletic shoe trends

Here's a technical article on the development of athletic shoes to help avoid common problems from the American Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine - if you have some time to read it.

Shoes & Podiatry

Why does running help relieve depression?

Snooker star Ronnie O'Sullivan says running has helped him deal with depression and reclaim the sport's world number one spot. But why does it work?

Choosing the Right Running Shoes

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They're often overlooked but choosing the right running shoes is one of the most important decisions a runner can make. Here’s what you need to know before buying.

Guide To Healthy Feet

Keep on your toes and avoid frustrating foot faults

Injury-proof your body: Feet and Ankles

Making sure your feet and ankles stay healthy, strong and stable not only prevents injuries but also keeps your legs, hips and core running smoothly

Good, Better, Best: 10 Snacks & Meals For Runners

How to make the most of your mealtime and snacking choices

Nutrition Basics

Is nutrition too complicated? These 10 simple commandments are guaranteed to make you healthier, fitter and faster

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