Archives for the ‘Diet and Nutrition’ Category

An Overview of Energy Sources

By Special K • Feb 19th, 2006 • Category: Diet and Nutrition

Runners are accustomed to hearing terms like “lactic acid build-up” and “muscle glycogen depletion” bandied about in the latest training manuals. These concepts, along with anaerobic vs. aerobic exercise, are occasionally reported inaccurately or with a host of popular myths attached.
It’s helpful to review how the body responds to different types of physical activity, and, […]



Clif Shot Bloks

By Special K • Jan 19th, 2006 • Category: Diet and Nutrition

Have you tried these little puppies?! First of all let me start by saying that I appreciate Clif’s effort to introduce an alternative to the standard energy gel/goo.

Here is what Clif has to say about them:
‘SHOT BLOKS™ offer very similar nutrition to SHOT Energy Gel. The primary ingredient for both is brown rice syrup which […]



Sports Nutrition

By Special K • Oct 29th, 2005 • Category: Diet and Nutrition

Athletes who want a winning edge should get the right nutrition. When you drink enough water and eat a balanced diet, your body can make energy efficiently and fuel top performance. You can make the most of your athletic talents and gain more strength, power and endurance when you train. Base your diet on a […]