Articles about running health and nutrition topics for runners to enhance performance. These tips will make you better on and off the roads.
Everything you need to know about how to get back into running after pregnancy. When you can safely start running after baby, how to start, and more. Medically Reviewed By: Dr. Carrie Pagliano (PT), Dr. Lauren Levko (DPT), and Melanie Connell (PT, CHC). Fact-Checked By: Chelsea Plummer, Health Editor This post was originally written on … Read more
The Celsius energy drink is making waves. But is it as good for us as the cans promise? I reviewed the drink with registered sports dietitians Megan Robinson and Amy Stephens to discuss the drink and learn once and for all if Celsius drinks are bad for you and if there is a place in … Read more
It’s a fact many marathoners face, your nutrition is almost just as important as the running itself. This marathon season, I’ve had new runners and experienced runners ask me, what should I eat before my marathon? This question came especially as their corrals for big races like the New York City Marathon were released—with much … Read more
It is marathon season! The Chicago Marathon is this weekend. The New York City Marathon and Marine Corps Marathon are just around the bend. The Boston Marathon entries were just accepted. I was able to heal my injuries and toe the marathon start line twice this past year. But this fall, I am battling another … Read more
One scroll through Instagram and you’ll likely be barraged by coffee alternatives to replace caffeine. If you’re caffeine sensitive, sure, these are good options. But if not, grab your cup of joe and start reading. Because guess what? Drinking coffee, especially coffee before running, is almost always a good idea. Study after study after study … Read more
It’s a conundrum only marathoners will understand: how to carry energy gels during a marathon. First of all, you crazy people want to run 26.2 miles—in a row?! AND, to add insult to injury, you want to carry with you tiny sugary gel packets to slurp down while you’re doing this?! It does sound nuts. … Read more
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