Colorado's running news, events and results source Wed, 27 May 2026 19:28:35 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://www.coloradorunnermag.com/2026/05/08/sports-nutrition-news-from-the-american-college-of-sports-medicine/ Fri, 08 May 2026 13:16:00 +0000 https://www.coloradorunnermag.com/?p=127300 The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) is a professional organization with more than 14,000 members who are sports medicine doctors, sports dietitians, exercise scientists, sports psychologists, and other health professionals who work with athletic people.]]> https://www.coloradorunnermag.com/2026/02/27/what-makes-runners-healthy/ Fri, 27 Feb 2026 11:01:00 +0000 https://www.coloradorunnermag.com/?p=136859 Most research related to sports performance and nutrition is studied from the perspective of (male) athletes who have gotten sick or injured.]]> https://www.coloradorunnermag.com/2026/02/03/nutrition-news-from-the-academy-of-nutrition-and-dietetics/ Tue, 03 Feb 2026 12:16:00 +0000 https://www.coloradorunnermag.com/?p=118424 The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND) is the nation's largest group of food and nutrition professionals. At their annual convention, members presented research and updates that might be of interest to you.]]> https://www.coloradorunnermag.com/2026/01/11/nutrition-podcasts-for-athletes/ Sun, 11 Jan 2026 11:32:00 +0000 https://www.coloradorunnermag.com/?p=134193 Listening to podcasts while exercising can be a convenient time to learn about all sorts of topics, including nutrition. Podcasts can entertain you during yet-another long run, erg session, or workout at the gym.]]> https://www.coloradorunnermag.com/2025/10/17/sports-foods-questions-and-concerns/ Fri, 17 Oct 2025 10:16:00 +0000 https://www.coloradorunnermag.com/?p=125854 Professionals In Nutrition for Exercise & Sport (PINES) is an international organization whose mission is to educate athletes around the globe about how to fuel for optimal performance. Each year, PINES members present cutting-edge information at the annual meeting of the American College of Sports Medicine.]]> https://www.coloradorunnermag.com/2025/03/16/optimizing-your-immune-response/ Sun, 16 Mar 2025 10:09:00 +0000 https://www.coloradorunnermag.com/?p=121908 Staying healthy is a top priority for every runner (and athlete) who wants to be able to train well, improve their athletic performance, and compete at a high level. But runners get sick and injured. Even if you eat the healthiest diet around, torn ligaments, broken bones, cuts, scrapes, and bruises  happen—to say nothing of colds, Covid, and the flu.]]> https://www.coloradorunnermag.com/2025/03/10/is-beef-jerky-a-healthy-snack-for-runners-benefits-drawbacks-and-best-options/ Mon, 10 Mar 2025 11:30:00 +0000 https://www.coloradorunnermag.com/?p=122029 As a runner, I'm always on the lookout for nutritious and convenient snacks. One of my go-to choices is beef jerky. It's portable, high in protein, and tastes great!]]> https://www.coloradorunnermag.com/2025/02/18/why-personalized-nutrition-plans-are-a-game-changer-for-endurance-runners/ Tue, 18 Feb 2025 12:14:00 +0000 https://www.coloradorunnermag.com/?p=121487 Running is one of the best sports that, with its benefits, brings great success to everyone who practices it. However, there is a way to raise running to a higher level and make the results much more visible than before.]]> https://www.coloradorunnermag.com/2025/01/27/the-abcs-of-sports-nutrition-2/ Mon, 27 Jan 2025 12:30:00 +0000 https://www.coloradorunnermag.com/?p=118419 Believe it or not, eating a good sports diet can be simple. Yet too many runners have created a complex and confusing eating program with good and bad foods, lots of rules, and plenty of guilt.]]> https://www.coloradorunnermag.com/2025/01/21/how-peptide-therapy-can-boost-your-performance-as-a-runner-focused-on-fat-loss/ Wed, 22 Jan 2025 00:45:52 +0000 https://www.coloradorunnermag.com/?p=121549 Runners are always looking for ways to enhance their performance while optimizing body composition. One emerging solution gaining popularity is peptide therapy. Peptides are short chains of amino acids that act as signaling molecules in the body, influencing various physiological processes. When used strategically, peptide therapy can significantly enhance a runner's ability to shed excess fat while maintaining muscle mass and improving recovery.]]> https://www.coloradorunnermag.com/2024/11/24/fretting-about-food-and-physique/ Sun, 24 Nov 2024 12:16:00 +0000 https://www.coloradorunnermag.com/?p=84743 Many runners feel pressure to have a perfect body, perfect diet, and ideally, perfect races. The stress-inducing trait of perfectionism often pushes runners to not only become stronger and faster, but also leaner and food-phobic. We have seen perfection play out with football phenom Tom Brady. While he is a poster child for the benefits of eating ”perfectly,” he also uses great mental strength to stay focused on his goals without getting side-tracked by comparisons.]]> https://www.coloradorunnermag.com/2024/10/05/how-to-eat-like-the-champions/ Sat, 05 Oct 2024 11:41:00 +0000 https://www.coloradorunnermag.com/?p=117078 If you are like me, you were enthralled with watching the Tour de France and the Paris Olympics. I find myself wondering about the strategies those high-performing athletes use to fuel their bodies before, during, and after extremely hard training sessions/competitions.]]> https://www.coloradorunnermag.com/2024/09/29/sports-nutrition-hot-topics-2/ Sun, 29 Sep 2024 16:16:00 +0000 https://www.coloradorunnermag.com/?p=115014 The American College of Sports is a professional organization for sport science researchers, educators, exercise physiologists, sports dietitians and doctors. At ACSM's Annual Meeting, more than 4,500 members  from around the globe presented their latest research.]]> https://www.coloradorunnermag.com/2024/09/06/the-runners-diet-seasonal-eating-tips-for-peak-performance-in-colorados-changing-climates/ Fri, 06 Sep 2024 22:00:51 +0000 https://www.coloradorunnermag.com/?p=117043 Colorado is a state with an invigorating climate, with the summers being hotter during the day and cooler in the evenings, while winters are usually dry. The diverse topography of the region makes the temperatures go up and down throughout the day, irrespective of the climate. If you’re a runner, you need to include healthy and seasonal friendly diet options in your meals to hit the peak performance mark and stay on track.]]> https://www.coloradorunnermag.com/2024/08/06/seven-reasons-why-women-should-take-probiotics/ Tue, 06 Aug 2024 07:23:00 +0000 https://www.coloradorunnermag.com/?p=116033 Did you know that women's gut health needs differ from men's? Well, when it comes to health, men and women need different treatments. However, when it comes to dealing with probiotics, women's intake will be different as well.]]>