Race Day Nutrition is often overlooked leading to running on empty, an under-par performance, experiencing fatigue during the race and sometimes unpleasant symptoms.
All of which can be distracting to say the least. On the plus side – get it right and we’ll perform, recover, and feel better and potentially have the edge – it’s a WIN-WIN and our mantra is “don’t let nutrition be the limiting factor in your running performance”.
Today we are going to talk about:
1. Your Race Day Nutrition Timeline
2. Our Real Food suggestions for what and when to eat
3. Finally … our personal Race Day Nutrition non-negotiables
What NOT to do! Aileen and Karen share their experiences. One of the cardinal rules is that on race day you NEVER EAT OR DRINK anything you haven’t practiced in training.
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Our approach to designing your race day timeline to include nutrition and key timings.
What and when to eat for your pre-race meal. Suggestions for eating at home and for some ideas if you are eating whilst travelling.
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Should I drink coffee pre-race?
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Quick tips on pre-race hydration and electrolytes.
There are many different brands of electrolytes out there but one we like and recommend are Elete Electrolyte because they are easy to use, easy to carry and mostly tasteless…just a hint of sodium in your water.
We both use ELETE and we’ve set up a special offer for you to try them out – you’ll get all the details on our website – go to SHOP and look at our FAVOURITE Supplements page – you’ll find ELETE Drops with discount CODE RHH15 which will give you 15% discount, please feel free to share with your running friends.
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Pre- Race Real Food snacks containing quick release carbohydrates.
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During race fuelling – what and when?
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Simple real food suggestions and hydration reminders
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Post-Race Recovery Nutrition
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Should I treat myself with food and alcohol after a race?
The suggestions we make during this episode are for guidance and advice only, and are not a substitute for medical advice or treatment. If you have any concerns regarding your health, please contact your healthcare professional for advice as soon as possible.
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