Articles about running health and nutrition topics for runners to enhance performance. These tips will make you better on and off the roads.
A quality joint supplement with quality key ingredients can help your joints feel good running as you age. Here are the best joint supplements for runners on the market today. You don’t really start thinking about joint problems as a runner until you pass the age of 40. Once I had my kids and segued … Read more
Successful marathon training requires fueling well before, during and after your training runs.“If you run, you are an endurance athlete and need to view food differently. Food is fuel for your body and should not be restricted or feared,” says registered dietitian Kristy Baumann. She suggests eating about an hour before runs, about every half … Read more
UPDATED July 23, 2023: I credit taking supplements for staying healthy during the last year or so of my running. Running can be hard on the body and it can cause imbalances and deficits that impact your overall performance and health. Along with a healthy diet and good sleep, supplements can help you maintain a balance … Read more
Megan Robinson, RD says Prime Energy is not a good pre-work for runners because of its low electrolytes and carbohydrates, high caffeine, and sucralose which can cause stomach upset. Prime Hydration, she says, is not a good sport drink for runners because it has low sodium content and contains Sucralose. Read on to learn more … Read more
It’s a question many runners—especially new runners or early morning runners—ask: should I eat before I run? In most cases, yes, you should eat before you run. Why should you eat before you run? In short, if you don’t, your running performance will suffer, your run will feel harder than it should, your recovery will … Read more
After hearing it mentioned by several registered dieticians I have interviewed like Megan Robinson and Amy Stephens, I finally took notice of tart cherry juice benefits for runners. They had mentioned drinking tart cherry juice as part of their marathon taper plan—to increase carb intake and reduce inflammation. But how could tart cherry juice have … Read more
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