Nutrition & Hydration

Event Day Tips
Hydration tips for runners

It's important that your body stays hydrated – keeps the right level of water – so that it can function properly.

Event Day Tips
What To Eat To Fuel Your Run

The best advice when training is to stick a healthy, balanced diet.

General Training
Try These Recipes for Some Great Meal Inspiration

If like us, you’ve been trying to cook a little more while you’re at home, try new recipes, or maybe eat healthier to combat moving around less, then we’ve got some recipes for you to try courtesy of Swim Bake Run.

General Training
How Does Protein Help Runners?

Kate Percy, author of Go Faster Food, gives us the lowdown on top protein sources

General Training
How To Compete Without Meat

Anita Bean on how a veggie diet can help boost performance.

General Training
Six Foods Every Runner Should Eat

Forget expensive supplements and shakes. The best sports nutrition products are right under your nose.

General Training
What To Eat Before A Run

Don’t let hungry thoughts eat into your run!

General Training
Fuel Up With Dark Chocolate

Did someone say chocolate was good for runners?

General Training
Why Caffeine Can Be Good For Running

Caffeine has come a long way since its days as the dietary pariah of sport. Now everyone is drinking to its benefits, says Peta Bee

General Training
Healthy Fats to Fuel Your Run

Kate Percy, author of Go Faster Food, explains why fats can be good for you

General Training
Top 10 Fuel Foods For Runners

Kate Percy, author of Go Faster Food, on top foods to fuel your half marathon training

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