2 easy slow cooker recipes
The slow cooker is a useful piece of kit for any triathlete, says nutritionist Jon Hodgkinson. Here are two of his favourite slow cooker recipes, one chicken and one beef, to try
Nutrition
What are the different types of sports drinks and when should you use them?
Know the difference between hypotonic, isotonic and hypertonic sport drinks and when you should take each? Andy Blow explains the benefits and drawbacks of these for triathletes and when is best to take them.
How to fuel the long bike ride
When you’re cycling hard for two hours-plus, fuelling can easily take a back seat. Renee McGregor explains how to manage your nutrition before the session starts, during the session and after, so you get the most out of your long bike sessions.
When should you take caffeine during a triathlon?
Caffeine is one of the few supplements that most experts agree can boost endurance performance. But, as with most ergogenic aids, you have to use it intelligently to get the best results.
Are you eating enough for training and racing?
If you’re back in full training swing, you need to make sure you’re taking in enough fuel says Renee McGregor. Here she explains how to spot the warning signs of under-fuelling
Electrolyte sports drinks: can you overdose?
Worried about your sodium levels for Ironman, and wondering whether it is possible to consume too much energy drink/salt? Hydration expert Andy Blow has some advice for those worried about hypernatremia
What is coeliac disease and how does it affect training?
Are you gluten- or wheat-free but worried about getting the fuelling vs training balance right? Dietician and sports nutritionist Renee McGregor has some advice
How to boost your immune system during winter
There’s nothing worse than a winter bug to derail your triathlon training. Luckily, Renee McGregor has the nutritional tips to keep you fighting fit and healthy…
How to avoid weight gain in the triathlon off season
While you undoubtedly deserve a rest and reduction in training, don’t forget to adjust your nutritional intake accordingly this off-season. Renee McGregor explains further…
Glycogen-depleted training improves performance without sacrificing immunity
New research suggests that glycogen-depleted training improves your triathlon performance without sacrificing your immunity…
Does milk inhibit iron absorption?
Nutritional therapist Jo-Scott Dalgleish discusses the merits of milk and whether it inhibits iron absorption
Which superfoods should you eat?
Beetroot, chia seeds, goji berries… which mega-hyped foods are really worth your hard-earned cash? Here’s Renee McGregor with the superfood low-down and some cheap alternatives…
Blackcurrant found to boost performance
New research adds weight to the evidence that blackcurrant could be the new beetroot…
The low-carb debate: good or bad for athletes?
Does trying a low-carb diet, with the hope of making your body adapt to carb depletion, work? Renee McGregor and Alice Hector debate the issue
Triathlon nutrition: 6 tips for the off-season
Adapting your fuel intake during the triathlon off-season is essential. But don’t forget to experiment with and enjoy your nutritional consumption…
How to curb a sweet tooth
Struggling to defeat those sugar cravings? It’s a common concern among many a multisporting athlete, but Renee McGregor is here to help you control your need for the sweet stuff…
How to stay hydrated in Kona
Heading to Hawaii and worried about getting the hydration right? Former Kona competitor and hydration specialist Andy Blow explains how to get the hydration right for the Ironman World Championships in Kona
New research links green vegetables to sport performance
Eating your greens could enhance sport performance, reports ScienceDaily
5 tasty chicken dishes for post-workout fuelling
Quick and easy to prepare, these dishes are great for boosting protein intake
105 minute recipe: osso bucco, polenta and chard
A delicious and easy-to-prepare Milanese dish…
70 minute recipe: spiced orange and almond cake
A tasty and easy-to-prepare cake, great for replenishing glycogen stores post-workout…
20 minute recipe: panzanella salad with sardines
A light salad that packs a punch, fantastic to eat post-workout…
25 minute recipe: salmon parcels with jasmine rice
Quick to prepare and rich in essential nutrients and protein…
How to eat healthily when travelling abroad to race
Your nutrition needn’t go awry when you’re travelling, says Nigel Mitchell. Here are his tips for making good nutritional choices when on the move
