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Don't be the runner who "bonks"!! "Bonking" (or hitting the wall) is a phenomenon synonymous with running and is described as an “iconic” feature of marathon distance events occurring around the 20mile (30Km) mark. Did you know that approximately 40% of marathon runners experience Hitting the Wall in any given race…that is high!! So, to help you understand this phenomenon a little more and hopefully prevent it occurring on YOUR marathon events we:
SHOW NOTES
(04:43)
Defining what Hitting the Wall is and establishing the relationship between glycogen status, fatigue and the onset of this phenomenon.
(09:39)
Considering some of the Risk Factors to Hitting the Wall occurring during a marathon event including:
(15:06)
FEMALE FACTORS:
(18:05)
Outlining the signs and symptoms of Hitting the Wall including:
And discussing potential recovery strategies from Hitting the Wall
(27:18)
Thinking about approaches to training to help minimise the risk of Hitting the Wall occurring during a marathon
(32:32)
Focussing on nutrition strategies pre and during the marathon to help prevent Hitting the Wall
(44:53)
KEY TAKEAWAYS:
RELATED TOPICS
Fuelling Marathon Running
Your Marathon: Run Refuel Recover
Nutrition for Half Marathon Plus
Disclaimer:
The suggestions we make during this episode are for guidance and
advice only, and are not a substitute for medical advice or treatment.
If you have any concerns regarding your health, please contact
your healthcare professional for advice as soon as possible.
Aileen Smith and Karen Campbell host RUNNERS HEALTH HUB. A place for like-minded female runners who are looking for simple ways to support running performance, energy, endurance, and general great health.
if this is your first time your show and you’d like to know more about us and She Runs Eats Performs please check out our TRAILER.
If you're ready to make learn more about how you may introduce easy nutrition into your running and training plan join our Easy Nutrition For Healthy Runners Online Programme for short videos, recipes, downloads and LIVE training and Q&A.
As a THANK YOU to you as one of our valued listeners, we have a special offer for you use COUPON CODE POD to get 33% discount off the full price which brings the price to £199.
If you’d like help from Karen and Aileen to design a personalised sports nutrition plan for your running - please contact us at [email protected]
Happy Running!
Aileen and Karen
www.runnershealthhub.com
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Don't be the runner who "bonks"!! "Bonking" (or hitting the wall) is a phenomenon synonymous with running and is described as an “iconic” feature of marathon distance events occurring around the 20mile (30Km) mark. Did you know that approximately 40% of marathon runners experience Hitting the Wall in any given race…that is high!! So, to help you understand this phenomenon a little more and hopefully prevent it occurring on YOUR marathon events we:
SHOW NOTES
(04:43)
Defining what Hitting the Wall is and establishing the relationship between glycogen status, fatigue and the onset of this phenomenon.
(09:39)
Considering some of the Risk Factors to Hitting the Wall occurring during a marathon event including:
(15:06)
FEMALE FACTORS:
(18:05)
Outlining the signs and symptoms of Hitting the Wall including:
And discussing potential recovery strategies from Hitting the Wall
(27:18)
Thinking about approaches to training to help minimise the risk of Hitting the Wall occurring during a marathon
(32:32)
Focussing on nutrition strategies pre and during the marathon to help prevent Hitting the Wall
(44:53)
KEY TAKEAWAYS:
RELATED TOPICS
Fuelling Marathon Running
Your Marathon: Run Refuel Recover
Nutrition for Half Marathon Plus
Disclaimer:
The suggestions we make during this episode are for guidance and
advice only, and are not a substitute for medical advice or treatment.
If you have any concerns regarding your health, please contact
your healthcare professional for advice as soon as possible.
Aileen Smith and Karen Campbell host RUNNERS HEALTH HUB. A place for like-minded female runners who are looking for simple ways to support running performance, energy, endurance, and general great health.
if this is your first time your show and you’d like to know more about us and She Runs Eats Performs please check out our TRAILER.
If you're ready to make learn more about how you may introduce easy nutrition into your running and training plan join our Easy Nutrition For Healthy Runners Online Programme for short videos, recipes, downloads and LIVE training and Q&A.
As a THANK YOU to you as one of our valued listeners, we have a special offer for you use COUPON CODE POD to get 33% discount off the full price which brings the price to £199.
If you’d like help from Karen and Aileen to design a personalised sports nutrition plan for your running - please contact us at [email protected]
Happy Running!
Aileen and Karen
www.runnershealthhub.com