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In addition to daily fluid consumption, fluid during training is essentially for all of the aforementioned reasons in my previous blog post – if you havn’t seen that post yet be sure to go check it out. The amount required again differs according to climate, individual sweat rates, and length and intensity of session. How…Read more

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As temperatures start to rise and training loads increase, giving some thought to fluid intake throughout the day should be at the forefront of your mind. In this article, the first of two blog posts, professional nutritionist and triathlete Mikki Williden looks at best practise for athletes to consider day of their event. Many people…Read more

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Ironman Eating

December 6, 2010 by Mikki

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Even if your Ironman is still a few months away, you should definetly start thinking about what you eat. As endurance athletes, many of us are guilty of thinking it doesn’t matter what we eat, as we train hard enough and long enough to burn that burger combo and thickshake off. Nothing could be further…Read more

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Sydney Marathon, Run Faster!

October 8, 2010 by Mikki

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Having just run the Sydney marathon I’m reminded of the pre-race nutrition issues that many of you will be experiencing as you’re gearing up for your key events for the year. There are a couple of mistakes that many people make going into an event – one such mistake is taking carbo-loading to the nth…Read more

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