Q HOW SHOULD I FUEL RUNS THAT LAST FOR MORE THAN AN HOUR?
Chrissy Arsenault, registered dietician for Trainer Academy, says: ‘You may have heard of marathon runners “carb loading” in advance of their races. Before long-distance runs, consuming easily digestible carbs is important. Fuelling up on carb sources such as pasta, bananas and rice helps ensure that your glycogen stores have enough glucose to release during your runs – this is what provides you with energy during your run.
‘Throughout your run, if you have the opportunity to bring fuel with you that will give quick bursts of carbohydrates (cyclists love energy gels in their back pocket!), you can also replenish your energy levels and maintain blood sugar levels during long-distance runs. Some of my favourite fuel options for when I’m running formal races include energy bars and the Gatorade hydration stations.
‘After your run, it’s important to consume adequate lean proteins to help with
