After hearing it mentioned by several registered dieticians I have interviewed like Megan Robinson and Amy Stephens, I finally took notice of tart cherry juice benefits for runners. They had mentioned drinking tart cherry juice as part of their marathon taper plan—to increase carb intake and reduce inflammation. But how could tart cherry juice have … Read more
I’ve noticed a trend in marathoning—running back-to-back marathons. I am seeing it with my friends, on social media, and in the athletes I coach. It made me wonder—is it safe to run back-to-back marathons? Afterall, running 26.2 miles is very demanding on the body. Running a marathon damages everything from your vital organs to your … Read more
This year I was incredibly and pleasantly surprised by how good I felt ever after a marathon. I’ve run close to ten marathons, and I never recovered so well! There were steps I took to improve my marathon recovery that I want to share—including how much time off running after a marathon I took. Quick … Read more
Energy gels are crucial for marathon performance because they give your body the fuel it needs (glycogen) to keep going. I am sharing the six best energy gels available to runners today. These running gels are easy to take, taste good, and work! My current favorite is UCAN as it lasts for 45 minutes (versus … Read more
I rarely do this but I want to share my personal marathon fueling strategy because I’ve had a lot of questions about it. This marathon fueling strategy has helped me nail two sub-3 hour marathons in the past 4 months after 2.5 years off from running. After I posted a ridiculous photo of me carrying … Read more
If you are training for a marathon (26.2 miles!), then you need to run far in your training. So how long should your longest long run be before a marathon? You would think that is a simple answer—but it’s not! Because running and training for an endurance event such as a marathon can be complicated … Read more
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