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Why are we all going wild about coconut?
Coconut – oil, sugar, yoghurt, milk, water…wherever you look, it seems to make an appearance. For several years now coconut has been lining our supermarket and...
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What makes a good recovery drink for endurance runners?
Numerous studies have established that milk, and the flavoured variety, make an ideal recovery drink after endurance exercise due to its...
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Sugar for Runners: Good or Bad?
Everyone has heard that too much sugar is bad for you, but is this message a ‘one size fits all?’ How...
Diet
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7 Nutrients & Foods That Help Prevent Stress Fractures
Any runner who has experienced a stress fracture knows both the physical pain and mental anguish caused by the injury, and...
Injury Prevention
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27 Foods for a Runner’s Shopping List
Make sure your training and race performance packs a punch by adding these foods to your shopping list. Hilary McGee, MPH,...
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10 anti-inflammatory foods runners should be eating
Whether from running hard in training or pushing beyond your comfort zone in a race, inflammation is an inevitability all runners...
Diet
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The health benefits of berries and antioxidants
From raspberries to blueberries, few foods outside the berry family receive more recognition for their high concentrations of antioxidants. In addition,...
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4 Easy Ways to Boost Porridge
Porridge, is a fantastic source of slow-releasing carbohydrates and has long been the go to breakfast or snack for runners. Runners...
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Can superfood beetroot improve running performance?
Runner’s continually aim to improve, and once one goal is achieved a new one is quickly set. To reach that new goal...
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Superfood turmeric is the natural recovery supplement
Turmeric is a spice commonly used in Indian dishes and it’s restorative powers may prove especially beneficial for runners. Runners and...
Injury Prevention