Gastro-intestinal problems are an issue which affect many endurance athletes and can have a seriously adverse effect on race performance. In some cases, gut issues result in athletes not finishing their event at all. Trying to prevent such problems from occurring should form part of your race preparation, particularly if you know you are susceptible. […] The post Gastro-Intestinal Problems and Endurance Sport appeared first on Endurance Sports Nutritionist ..read more

Vegan diets have become noticeably more popular in recent years. According to the Vegan Society in November 2018, the number of people in the UK choosing to follow a vegan diet grew from 150,000 to 600,000 in the last four years. Many people will choose to exclude all animal products from their diet for ethical […] The post Vegan Diets: A Guide for the Endurance Athlete appeared first on Endurance Sports Nutritionist ..read more

When you are training for endurance sports events, and time is tight, it can be tempting to just grab the easiest and quickest lunch that you can. But lunch presents a great opportunity to have a nourishing meal to support recovery from a morning training session or to fuel up for one later in the […] The post Lunch Ideas for Endurance Athletes appeared first on Endurance Sports Nutritionist ..read more

A gel, a sugary sports drink or a bar packed with synthetic ingredients is the last thing that some endurance athletes want to consume while they are training or even racing. It might be that their digestive system simply cannot cope, particularly over a long session or race. It might be that they resent paying […] The post “Real Food” Sports Nutrition: Options for the Endurance Athlete appeared first on Endurance Sports Nutritionist ..read more