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- BY Jason Fitzgerald
Have you ever heard this famous line among distance runners?
If the furnace is hot enough, it will burn anything.
It’s a common way for runners to justify eating whatever they want. If the caloric needs are high …
…Have you ever heard this famous line among distance runners?
If the furnace is hot enough, it will burn anything.
It’s a common way for runners to justify eating whatever they want. If the caloric needs are high …
…This year we’re focusing on fundamentals – the bedrock principles that make you a better, faster, healthier runner.
And there’s no better place to see how far we’ve strayed from the fundamentals than diet and nutrition.
Just look at …
…My college coach used to say, “Don’t burn the candle at both ends.” What he really meant was, “Don’t drink too much and stay up late chasing girls.”
When you unpack that nugget of wisdom, …
…Why are nutrition and diet so complex? No matter where you look online, there’s conflicting advice on how to eat.
Paleo and fat-adapted advocates will tell you to swear off carbohydrates and rely solely on fat for fuel.
Plant-based …
…Have you ever gone to the grocery store when you were absolutely famished?
It’s a terrible idea – you end up buying WAY more food than you intended and much of that food is junk.
And I’m the …
…You just ran a local 5k and you’re at brunch with friends, talking about how you’re training has went over the last few weeks.
Inevitably, somebody complains about their weight or not eating right. Let me know if any …
…Every day there’s a new fad diet that promises “effortless” weight loss and boundless energy. But ask yourself: do you seriously believe the hype?
Every diet subculture loves that hype. Go paleo, or raw, or vegan! Ditch the carbs! …
…About 18 months ago, I interviewed Nancy Clark, one of the world’s most famous Dietitians. She’s a best-selling author and she’s even been on a Wheaties box!
Her expertise has been used by many professional sports organizations to gain …
…Kimber Mattox is one of the most versatile female distance runners on the planet.
Her accomplishments are so far reaching and wide that I’m confident she’d be successful at any race distance. A former All-American at the University of …
…Michael is a runner who is willing to tackle monstrous goals.
Not only did he qualify for and run the Boston Marathon last April, he also decided to take on the Boston to Big Sur Challenge. If you’re not …
…Want to run faster with fewer injuries?
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