Whether or not you’re diabetic, blood glucose has a major impact on your performance and recovery when training and racing. I’ve enlisted the help of a registered dietician to explain the ins and outs of blood glucose, insulin, diabetes, …
…Running on coffee (i.e., caffeinated!), can have performance and health benefits for runners, but be sure to get your dosage and timing right.
For most of us, running on coffee is not a hard sell. One of the first …
…Proper training can help prepare you to run 26.2 miles, but when you’re running that far, nutrition can ultimately make or break your performance. Learn how to fuel properly and set yourself up for success on race day!
When …
…Whether you’re a 5K or ultra-endurance athlete, nutrition is essential to training and racing at your best. Learn how to avoid the fads and fuel wisely for all distances Stephanie Howe, PhD.
Stephanie Howe, PhD is an ultra runner, …
…Nutrition is a favorite and often confusing topic for many runners. We love to run and most of us enjoy the extra fueling that comes with the sport.
But how much extra? Of which foods? When to eat them? …
…If you’re a masochist, there is no shortage of diets for runners to try. And today we’re answering a big question: Should runners should follow an anti-inflammatory, Alkaline, or Microbiome diet?
Over the years, the American diet market has …
…How many questions do you have about nutrition for runners? Am I fueling properly? Are these foods healthy? Am I eating too much? What should I eat before a race?
If you have similar questions, we have you covered! …
…Many runners are curious about the ketogenic diet because the promises are alluring. But does keto and running work together? What are the drawbacks?
Before anybody decides to jump on the keto bandwagon and abandon carbohydrates, they should seriously …
…Twelve years ago, I had a Michael Phelps moment. I was eating nearly twice as much food and still feeling famished all day (I didn’t gain a pound, either).
Here’s Jodi, leading the pack with high energy!
You see, …
…Running is exciting because it’s cumulative; what you do this week helps you next month. And your training next month helps you next year!
Like compound interest, training benefits increase with time. The physical systems (let’s not …
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