Eat better, run faster
This online nutrition course is designed to provide help and advice to runners of all abilities and levels of experience
Eat better, run faster is a online nutritional course that gives imperial advice to runners of all abilities.
9 steps to success: course content
All you need to know about carbohydrates
FREE PREVIEWWorksheet: Carbohydrates
How much carbohydrates are there in real food?
Useful facts
FREE PREVIEWWhat is fluid and why do we need it?
What influences the amount of fluid you need?
Worksheet: How much fluid do you need everyday and during a race?
Hydration tip
FREE PREVIEWWhat are electrolytes and why are they important?
How to keep the correct electrolyte balance
Electrolytes or water? Which should I drink?
Why is it important to maintain an electrolyte balance?
FREE PREVIEWWhat are isotonic/sports drinks?
Should I drink isotonic drinks or water?
How much should I drink?
If I drink isotonic drinks, should I drink electrolytes too?
FREE PREVIEWWhat are energy gels?
How do energy gels work?
Choosing and using energy gels
Pros and cons of energy gels
What is caffeine?
Pros and cons of caffeine
Worksheet: Caffeine: to use it or not?
How much caffeine is there in real drinks?
How to use caffeine
What is protein?
FREE PREVIEWWhy do I need protein?
Worksheet: How much protein do I need?
How much protein is there in real food?
Pre Race meal planning: Carbohydrates
Pre race meal planning: Drinking for speed
Pre race meal planning: Electrolytes, sports drinks and gels
Pre race meal planning: caffeine?
Pre race meal planning: Protein
Tests for training runs
6 questions to ask yourself before race-day
FREE PREVIEWThis course is for anyone who would like to improve their nutrition in order to run better and prevent hitting the wall. Beginners and seasonal runners will benefit from practical tips they will learn in the course. The course is also an ongoing process which you can use year after year as you will get lifetime access to it.
No. We give impartial advice on products to help you understand which ingredients to look for when choosing your nutrition products.
Yes. The course is designed around your specific body weight and gender. The course has a fully guided worksheet which helps you to record your findings before and after each run and guide you on how to make adjustments to improve your performance and prevent you from hitting the wall in your next long run.
Anne-Marie Lategan