All Entries in the "Nutrition" Category
Leg Cramps
Could you tell me how I could avoid leg cramps? On Sunday 11th I ran in the Royal Parks Half Marathon (great race loved it) but at about mile 13 both backs of lower legs started cramping. I finished OK but had the same problem in a training run before the race.
What Should I Eat Before my Run
I normally run in the evenings but have decided to run when I get up. Is it OK to run (10k) before breakfast or should I eat first? If so what is best?
Controlling My Appetite
Question:
I have commenced running recently completing 12-15k over a week and I am enjoying the challenge and am beginning to feel the benefits on my health. However I am finding the exercise is giving me a very large appetite and I am nearly always hungry.
Given that I would like to use my running for weight management [...]
Running with an Eating Disorder
I am recovering from anorexia (15 year history of it) and use to over exercise. Now, I am almost at a healthy weight and run for an hour four times a week and power walk for about 2 hours in total.
I would like to know what the sensible amount of exercise is in order to stay toned and fit,
Anaemia
My queries are about two things really, and reached a critical mass today, my circulation and speed. I have started to get extremely bad circulation in my hands and feet, so that my fingers and toes go white and numb. That is combined with a feeling that I am just not getting enough oxygen.
Need To Lose Weight
I am doing it as fundraising but also to help lose weight. Can you recommend some good foods I can eat to help give me the energy but not to put on weight?
Digestive Problems
I have recently completed a 20 mile run, and am suffering with the stiffness and aches that can be expected. But I am finding i am having problems with my digestive system
Iron Defficiency
After the stress of Christmas, starting a new business and general family life I was diagnosed as iron deficient with low serum ferratin.
Nausea
I have never run before, I am a self employed gardener but this seems to improve only the size of my muscles and not my fitness. Anyway, this year I was inspired to take part in the Race for Life
Nutrition
Two questions really. I have been running for a while and training for my 2nd marathon now. When I get back from a run I get very cold quickly and am constantly hungry for the rest of the day.
