Want to go faster? Sports nutritionist Anita Bean helps you find your ideal running weight.
I run so I can eat what I like.’ Heard someone say that before? Sadly, it’s not quite that simple. ‘I run, Sports nutritionists now know that what you eat, and how much you eat, can make a massive difference to your running performance. ‘There’s overwhelming evidence from scientific studies that good nutrition will help you get the most out of your training and perform to your full potential,’ says Anita Bean, author of new book The Runner’s Diet (Bloomsbury Sport, £14.99). Packing your diet with healthy fuel is the first priority but, for more advanced runners, tailoring your nutrition and finding your perfect ‘running weight’ can help you run to win.
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