Articles about running health and nutrition topics for runners to enhance performance. These tips will make you better on and off the roads.
Hormone levels affect almost all we do: how we sleep, eat, drink, feel, and run. Yet, little is really known about how your period affects your running. The truth is: it can affect it, a lot. I remember leading up to my fall 2019 marathon and Olympic Trials Qualifying attempt in Indianapolis and stressing that … Read more
UPDATED August 16, 2023: I wrote this article during the pandemic because nothing can torch your running motivation quite like a pandemic. But these tips still ring true for anyone that is struggling with maintaining their running habit, whether you are a new runner or seasoned runner. During the pandemic, many people lost their motivation … Read more
One of the best things about having a baby is yes, the actual new human, but ALSO all the free food people bring to your house. But as a new mom and runner, what are the best foods to eat postpartum to power you through your days…and nights…? I got you covered! I linked up … Read more
The other week I had an onslaught of mother runners randomly asking me on Instagram how they could stop leaking while running. I realized this is a common problem among mother runners that need to be practically addressed. Research shows that one in three women leak during exercise postpartum. Another study found that almost half of … Read more
For years I struggled with what I call “dead legs,” legs that felt like they had no bounce, just dragging around on the floor. Turns out the problem was that I wasn’t properly refueling post-run. After hours of running, I’d come home and maybe eat some empty carbohydrates like cereal. No wonder I lacked pep … Read more
Chelsea Mae Plummer over at Mae’s Menu asked me to write a guest post for fellow mother runners. (If you haven’t checked out Chelsea’s site, you should, as it is full of easy-to-make and delicious meals and snacks for runners! These no-bake date energy balls are amazing!). Related: Get Chelsea’s cookbook “Fueled”! After reflecting on … Read more
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