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Registered Dietitian Anne Mauney on Fueling, Weight Loss, and More

Posted September 10, 2020
BY Anya Mullen

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! …

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Supplements for Runners: What Exactly Do You Need?

Posted October 1, 2018
BY Amanda Loudin

Nutrition is an area full of myths and rumors, particularly when it comes to supplements for runners. Here’s how to navigate through the confusion to find exactly what you need.

Running nutrition can be a confusing arena in …

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Superfoods, Veganism & Fasting: A Registered Dietitian’s Perspective

Posted May 1, 2018
BY Jason Fitzgerald

There’s no shortage of nutrition advice on the web. In fact, even Amazon hosts over 70,000 cookbooks!

I find that staggering. Is eating – such a basic human need – really this complex?

Whatever happened to Michael Pollan’s …

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Fueling for Performance: The Runner’s Breakfast

Posted February 28, 2017
BY Jason Fitzgerald

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 …

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What is Performance Nutrition? (and is it for YOU?)

Posted September 20, 2016
BY Jason Fitzgerald

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 …

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Q&A with a Registered Dietitian: Why am I not losing weight?

Posted June 6, 2016
BY Jason Fitzgerald

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 …

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3 Counterintuitive Ways to Eat Healthy (the easy way)

Posted May 9, 2016
BY Jason Fitzgerald

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 …

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How Aaron improved his nutrition to “hardly ever feel tired”

Posted March 17, 2016
BY Christine

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! …

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Why is weight loss and nutritious fueling so hard for runners?

Posted March 14, 2016
BY Jason Fitzgerald

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 …

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How Nick Went “All-In,” Lost 60 Pounds, and Ran a 10 Minute 10k PR

Posted July 6, 2015
BY Jason Fitzgerald

In a world where people love “quick fixes,” what’s actually possible if you think long-term?

This is Nick, a member of the Strength Running community who adopted a “slow fix” mentality – and changed his life.

Nick could have …

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