Category: Nutrition
Optimize your nutrition for peak running performance with our tips. Discover the best foods and meal plans to fuel your runs, enhance recovery, and improve overall health. Learn how to balance carbohydrates, proteins, and fats, and stay hydrated to support your training and racing efforts. Start eating smart today and see the impact of proper nutrition on your running results.
Electrolytes for Runners: Hydrate Better, Avoid Fatigue, Boost Performance
You drink water during your long runs or races? That’s good. But is it enough? Not always. Staying hydrated is essential for events lasting more than 2 hours. …
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Iron Deficiency in Runners, Boost Performance With the Right Foods
Anemia is one of a runner’s biggest enemies. It can lead to fatigue and poor performance. The reason is a drop in the number of red blood cells …
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Marathon Nutrition Week: Carb Loading Plan, Hydration Tips and Easy Recipes
You’re getting ready for a marathon and you want to nail your nutrition in the final week before race day? Looking for recipe ideas for the week before …
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Protein for Runners and Trail Athletes, Recover Faster and Perform Better
We all know someone who walks around with a shaker in hand, preaching the wonders of protein, without really knowing what it is or what it does. Since …
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Omega-3 and Omega-6 for Runners, The Healthy Fats That Boost Endurance
Whether you run to race, feel better, or lose weight, you might be holding on to a common myth. Fat is not a runner’s enemy. Quite the opposite. …
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Healthy Eating for Endurance Athletes, What to Eat to Boost Performance
Whether you’re just starting out or you’ve been training for years, nutrition is always a big question. Today, I’m going to walk you through the main food groups …
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Sugar-Free Diet for Runners: Cut Cravings and Boost Endurance
Who hasn’t heard about sugar-free diets by now? The average French person consumes around 30 kilograms of sugar per year. The blame lies with poor habits and a …
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Baouw: healthy sports nutrition for performance
The nutrition is a crucial factor for runners. A healthy diet contributes to the health and performance of runners. Whether it’s in everyday life, the weeks leading up …
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Does coffee make you run faster?
Caffeine was considered a doping product until 2004, starting from a significant dose. Are there reasons to believe that caffeine or coffee improves performance? And from what dose …
Energy gels or bars? Making the right choice
Opinions often vary when it comes to nutrition during exertion. On one side, there are proponents of energy bars; on the other, advocates for gels. But what exactly …
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How to train during a fasting period?
When you choose to fast, you must adapt in many ways to optimize this period. If you participate in sports such as running or trail running, you may …