What you eat has a huge impact on your training. Enjoying the right kind of diet gives you energy, prevents training-related injuries and it can also affect how you rest and recover.

Carbohydrates are your body’s main source of energy and therefore fundamental for your training. Fruits, vegetables and grains are packed with vitamins and minerals needed for steady energy and blood sugar levels as well as overall optimal health.

Protein aids muscle recovery. Inadequate amounts of protein prevent the rebuild and repair of muscle fibres, delaying and even preventing post-run recovery. Protein is also vital for healthy immune function and for red blood cell production, which carry oxygen around the body.

Good fats make sure various vitamins and minerals get absorbed by the body. While it doesn’t provide an instant burst of energy like carbohydrates, it is a valuable fuel for your muscles during training that can preserve your carbohydrate stores during an endurance exercise.

Don’t forget to stay hydrated. Several studies find that even low levels of dehydration can affect your running performance. Being dehydrated can increase your body temperature and heart rate, leaving you unnecessarily fatigued.

A diet high in processed food will have a negative impact on your training. These foods contain empty calories and very little nutrients or fibre, affecting your energy levels, mood and motivation to train. Many processed foods contain large amounts of trans fats and other preservatives which in time can clog your arteries, preventing blood flow to vital organs making running much tougher. Skimping on nutrition can also reduce muscle mass and lower bone density.

All this can get confusing, but it doesn’t have to be. I can help you build a diet plan that suits your dietary requirements and lifestyle, supports your training and gives you the best possible results.

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