nutrition & health
Hydration
Water is the best (we recognise some of you will want to use energy drinks but do also have lots of pure water too).
It is essential that you stay hydrated … no excuses. Dehydration impedes brain function and inhibits physical ability, in addition people become irritable and irrational which leads to poor choices and uncooperative behaviour. Not to mention the many life threatening and health issues it can cause.
So just to be clear you need plenty of water!
Food
It is reasonable to estimate you will use approximately 6000 calories on this walk. To replenish the energy that you use we recommend some food intake every 2 hours and should consist of a mixture of carbohydrates and protein. (Tip: Have a good breakfast before you start!)
Make sure you have good quality food that you enjoy and can eat easily.
Examples.
- Nuts
- Fruit
- Brown Bread
- Turkey/Ham/Chicken/Beef/Eggs
Dietary/Allergies/Health Requirements
If you are diabetic or suffer from any condition that requires special consideration, such as allergies, please take this into account. Also please make the Leader aware for your safety.