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Potassium may become depleted if it is excreted in the urine as a result of acidosis
(lower pH) in the exercising body. Remember that glutamine requirements increase
during stress and when the body is working hard because skeletal muscle function is
dependent most on this amino acid. Before, after, and during events feed fresh foods
that are potassium-rich (like bananas, beets, Brussel sprouts, cantaloupe, melons, oranges, pears, lima beans, peanuts, potatoes, spinach, and winter squash) along with the
glutamine-rich foods (like cabbage, beets, beef, chicken, fish, beans, and dairy products). As mentioned before, glucose given before and after the sprint may help maintain balanced blood glucose levels and replenish muscle glycogen after the exercise.
Branch chain amino acids (BCAAs) can be used as fuel to produce energy as well. In
human research, claims have been made that BCAA supplementation can reduce protein breakdown in muscle during exercise, reduce fatigue, and enhance performance
because of its effects on the brain. It has been suggested that glycogen deficiency
(during exercise) can increase cortisol levels and damage muscle tissue. Glycogen
stores are unlikely to become depleted in one sprint run (<2 minutes) but may after
several consecutive sprint runs, if the body is not able to recover, refuel, and put glucose back into the muscle tissue. If this happens, carbohydrate and fat oxidation (aerobic exercise) will occur and eventually cause fatigue. When fat oxidation is the primary source of energy, the dog may start to slow down and not have as much power,
speed, or quick reflexes, resulting in decreased performance or even injury. However,

if you follow the feeding protocols of
the ingredients mentioned above, and if
the potassium and glutamine levels are
maintained and regulated by diet, then
you will help prevent this from occurring.
And finally, to prepare for the off-season,
if your sport is seasonal, slowly transition
to a maintenance diet (1.6 x RER) of goodquality bioavailable protein and minimal
fat. Keep your athlete lean and conditioned. Begin conditioning and heavy
training 6-12 weeks prior to the start of
your season. Follow the feeding and meal
protocols mentioned here to get the gut
and other organ systems acclimated to
the change. We have to treat the athletic
body with respect and understand what
we need to do to prepare our dogs nutritionally for sport and to help them remain
healthy with a good quality of life. D

Editor’s Note: References available from www.cleanrun.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=category.display&category_id=739 or go to the
Magazine Forum at www.cleanrun.com, select Articles and then References.
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Clean Run - March 2013
Contents
Editorializing: Would You Treat a Dog Like That?
Tip of the Month
Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Agility…
Backyard Dogs
Knowledge Equals Speed! Teaching Verbal Directional Commands, Part 1
Power Paws Drills: Gnarly Rears
Ultimate Instructors: What Makes a Really Good Instructor?
Can You Handle It?
Head-Turning Turns, Part 3
The 10-Minute Trainer
Busting the Myths: Set Goals? Or Just Enjoy the Moment?
Out Spot Out! Five Required Skills for Successful Distance Work
Living Room Agility: Front & Rear Crosses
Nutrition for the Canine Athlete, Part 2
Puppy Agility Games, Part 1
Training with the Stars: Greg Derrett
The Judge’s Debriefing
Foundation Jumping, Part 1
Clean Run - March 2013 - Clean Run - March 2013
Clean Run - March 2013 - 2
Clean Run - March 2013 - Contents
Clean Run - March 2013 - 4
Clean Run - March 2013 - Editorializing: Would You Treat a Dog Like That?
Clean Run - March 2013 - Tip of the Month
Clean Run - March 2013 - Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Agility…
Clean Run - March 2013 - Backyard Dogs
Clean Run - March 2013 - 9
Clean Run - March 2013 - 10
Clean Run - March 2013 - Knowledge Equals Speed! Teaching Verbal Directional Commands, Part 1
Clean Run - March 2013 - 12
Clean Run - March 2013 - 13
Clean Run - March 2013 - 14
Clean Run - March 2013 - 15
Clean Run - March 2013 - 16
Clean Run - March 2013 - 17
Clean Run - March 2013 - Power Paws Drills: Gnarly Rears
Clean Run - March 2013 - 19
Clean Run - March 2013 - 20
Clean Run - March 2013 - Ultimate Instructors: What Makes a Really Good Instructor?
Clean Run - March 2013 - 22
Clean Run - March 2013 - Can You Handle It?
Clean Run - March 2013 - 24
Clean Run - March 2013 - 25
Clean Run - March 2013 - 26
Clean Run - March 2013 - Head-Turning Turns, Part 3
Clean Run - March 2013 - 28
Clean Run - March 2013 - 29
Clean Run - March 2013 - 30
Clean Run - March 2013 - 31
Clean Run - March 2013 - The 10-Minute Trainer
Clean Run - March 2013 - 33
Clean Run - March 2013 - 34
Clean Run - March 2013 - Busting the Myths: Set Goals? Or Just Enjoy the Moment?
Clean Run - March 2013 - 36
Clean Run - March 2013 - 37
Clean Run - March 2013 - Out Spot Out! Five Required Skills for Successful Distance Work
Clean Run - March 2013 - 39
Clean Run - March 2013 - 40
Clean Run - March 2013 - 41
Clean Run - March 2013 - Living Room Agility: Front & Rear Crosses
Clean Run - March 2013 - 43
Clean Run - March 2013 - 44
Clean Run - March 2013 - Nutrition for the Canine Athlete, Part 2
Clean Run - March 2013 - 46
Clean Run - March 2013 - 47
Clean Run - March 2013 - 48
Clean Run - March 2013 - 49
Clean Run - March 2013 - 50
Clean Run - March 2013 - 51
Clean Run - March 2013 - Puppy Agility Games, Part 1
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Clean Run - March 2013 - 55
Clean Run - March 2013 - 56
Clean Run - March 2013 - Training with the Stars: Greg Derrett
Clean Run - March 2013 - 58
Clean Run - March 2013 - 59
Clean Run - March 2013 - 60
Clean Run - March 2013 - The Judge’s Debriefing
Clean Run - March 2013 - 62
Clean Run - March 2013 - 63
Clean Run - March 2013 - Foundation Jumping, Part 1
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