Articles about running health and nutrition topics for runners to enhance performance. These tips will make you better on and off the roads.
I have a secret to tell you—something that happens to me on the regular. I get completely blocked and lose all creativity when it comes to meal ideas. My family can be pretty picky and tricky to feed. In trying to please them, I have little left for myself and then am desperate for ideas. … Read more
UPDATED July 19, 2022: This week one of my athletes shared that she learned she had low iron and a ferritin level of two. TWO. For reference, female athletes should have ferritin between 60 and 300. Unfortunately, low ferritin and low iron in runners, especially female runners, are very common. In fact, one study found that … Read more
Here’s a secret to marathoning: those who nail their fueling plan run well. Those who don’t hit the wall. That means you need to find the best energy gel for you, figure out the timing of these energy gels, and train your stomach to take them in. So many runners wait until race day to … Read more
It should be simple. If you run in the heat, drink more water. But figuring out how much to drink and when while running in hot weather can be complicated. Enter electrolytes and it’s downright confusing. I got you though with some straightforward hydration tips for summer running. Hydrating while running in the summer heat … Read more
UPDATED Aug. 23, 2022: There is a science-backed way to improve your performance by doing nothing related to running. What is it? Carb loading for a marathon or half marathon! What you eat the days leading up to your marathon or half-marathon has the power to make or break your race. What you put in … Read more
We run to keep us young but running can make you look old. All that hard work in the sun adds stress to your body and can add years to your face in what is known as runner’s face. What is runner’s face? If you haven’t heard the term, you’ve likely seen it. It is … Read more
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