Articles about running health and nutrition topics for runners to enhance performance. These tips will make you better on and off the roads.
Your body’s primary source of fuel for running comes from carbohydrates which are stored as glycogen in the body. The trouble is this source is limited to about 120 minutes of exercise. Runners who run long distances such as a marathon or half marathon need to carb load to maximize their fuel stores to run … Read more
Having to poop while running is a common problem among runners. The cause is usually physiological, nutritional, or mechanical. I speak with experts to help runners identify the cause of their runner’s trots so they can prevent having to go during their run. Common preventative measures involve emptying prior to a run, allowing enough time … Read more
Proper nutrition within a runner’s meal plan can be the difference between a successful running career and one riddled with injuries. Sports dietitians share their favorite meal prep for runners to promote healthy meals that include the macronutrients runners need to both train and recover hard. I have a secret to tell you—something that happens … Read more
Reviewed by Megan Robinson, RD: Maybe you just finished a big race and are now enjoying the off-season (congrats!). Or, if you are like me this past year, you are injured and not running AT ALL …figuring out how to eat when you aren’t running or running a lot can be very confusing. Enter a … Read more
Getting your period during your marathon can be a performance enhancer. But the days leading up to your period can be a drag. Changing your fueling plan to include more sodium and carbohydrates can help keep Aunt Flo and her impending visit from ruining your race day, says registered sports dietitian Megan Robinson. She shares … Read more
Drinking alcohol can negatively impact your recovery which can negatively impact your training and running performance. Studies, like one performed in 2020 by fitness band WHOOP, revealed alcohol hurts recovery on average by 8 percent. Thankfully, there are alcohol alternatives that can help you drink less and even have health benefits through the power of … Read more
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