Fuelling + Nutrition For Runners

What and when you eat post-run can have a massive impact on your recovery and your mood! Refueling properly after a run helps to restock your glycogen stores, aids in protein synthesis, and tops up your electrolyte stores.  In this article, we will dive into… Whether you even need to eat after a run, how … Read more

Runners love a good finish-line beer – but did you know that post-run beer can actually have some tangible benefits to your overall health? While mixing alcohol with exercise – such as when performing a beer run – can be questionable…what about drinking beer after running? As you head to the pub for your post-run … Read more

A common question for runners is “should I drink coffee before running?“. It’s undeniable that coffee, and specifically the caffeine it contains, can provide a performance-enhancing boost. Athletes across the world are aware of this, and it’s backed up by hundreds of studies. But is coffee – or any form of caffeine really – right … Read more

Knowing what to eat before running is an art – you want to ensure your energy levels are topped up without overdoing it or eating the wrong thing. Therefore you want to have a good idea of what you’re going to eat, how long before your run you’ll eat it, and how much you should … Read more

Running nutrition is a cornerstone of any runner’s performance, and lifestyle – nutrition for runners is a huge topic, which deserves an epic post . . . so here it is! What you eat determines how you run. You need to eat right to: Runners actually need a ton of nutrition support. Running can be … Read more

Hydration for runners levels explained here!  Keeping yourself hydrated is important during long runs, but that doesn’t mean you should just drink as much water as you can.  There’s an appropriate amount to drink – not too little, not too much.   Salt balance is also important – as we sweat, our body loses salt … Read more