Protein Before Night Sleep to Improve Recovery and Performance in Runners

Ingestion of Protein Before Each Night Sleep to Improve Recovery and Performance in Runners

32 runners will be randomized into two groups. The duration of the intervention is one week including a strenuous endurance training program. Group 1 receive a protein beverage before each night sleep and Group 2 receive an isocaloric carbohydrate beverage. Performance test before and after the intervention and blood sampling before and during the intervention to check for markers for muscle damage.

Inclusion Criteria: VO2max >55 ml O2/kg/min -

Exclusion Criteria:women, smokers

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