Training LCHF

Training LCHF
October 27, 2015 Aindriu O Comhraidhe 0 Comments

I like many skeptics thought I couldn’t sustain myself with such an approach. Normally, regular weekly miles at 50 – 70 miles per week required copious amounts of pasta, rice, potatoes, bagles, etc. Then there was the recovery drinks….

LCHF Part 2

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October 7, 2015 Aindriu O Comhraidhe 0 Comments

A low carb high fat (LCHF) lifestyle/diet doesn’t totally remove all the carbohydrates (carbs) from your diet. It reduces them to a small amount. However, some people go the “whole hog” and reduce their carb intake to next to nothing (<30g) and rely on a metabolic state called ketosis to fuel the bodies needs. The evidence suggests that a low carb ketogenic diet is very effective for weight loss. Some believe weight loss is caused from a reduced caloric intake (due to satiety from protein consumption) whereas others contend it is due to a more advantageous metabolic state. For those not worried in the science of how it works, the result is the same - WEIGHT LOSS.

Fuel for Endurance

Fuel for endurance
September 22, 2015 Aindriu O Comhraidhe 0 Comments

Fuel for endurance is a hotly debated topic. Understanding your bodies energy and nutritional requirements is a difficult task. Fueling this demand can be even trickier. As an endurance athlete I am constantly researching and experimenting with new and old training techniques. I believe fuel along with physical/mental strength, flexibility and recovery are all components of a good training lifestyle. Endurance athletes have traditionally favoured diets high in carbohydrates (pasta, bread, rice, potatoes etc.), moderate in protein (meat, fish) and low in fat