Colorado's running news, events and results source Tue, 07 Jul 2026 23:25:13 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://www.coloradorunnermag.com/2026/07/20/fats-oils-facts-and-fads/ Mon, 20 Jul 2026 10:36:00 +0000 https://www.coloradorunnermag.com/?p=124386 In my early years as a sports nutritionist, fat was a four-letter word. The mantra Eat fat. get fat scared runners away from consuming any kind of dietary fat. I had to practically beg athletes to include some fat in each meal.]]> https://www.coloradorunnermag.com/2026/07/17/chocolate-and-runners/ https://www.coloradorunnermag.com/2026/07/17/chocolate-and-runners/#respond Fri, 17 Jul 2026 11:42:00 +0000 https://www.coloradorunnermag.com/?p=80539 Most runners love chocolate in any form: candy bars, chocolate chip cookies, squares of dark chocolate. Over 60% of all US candy sales are chocolate-based. But how good—or bad—is chocolate for our health? Is it as health-promoting as we want it to be? What about all the sugar and caffeine that comes with the chocolate? Is dark chocolate a far better choice than milk chocolate? Below are answers regarding chocolate and your sports diet.]]> https://www.coloradorunnermag.com/2026/07/17/chocolate-and-runners/feed/ 0 https://www.coloradorunnermag.com/2026/07/06/plant-based-power-natural-alternatives-to-synthetic-pre-workouts/ Mon, 06 Jul 2026 23:20:09 +0000 https://www.coloradorunnermag.com/?p=147380 Trail running demands sustained physical stamina and sharp cognitive focus. Many endurance athletes turn to engineered pre-workout formulas to power through grueling training blocks. These synthetic commercial drinks promise a massive surge in workout intensity.]]> https://www.coloradorunnermag.com/2026/06/25/sports-nutrition-caffeine-and-carbs/ Thu, 25 Jun 2026 10:16:00 +0000 https://www.coloradorunnermag.com/?p=115007 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/2026/06/09/why-olive-oil-is-the-ultimate-runner-superfood/ Tue, 09 Jun 2026 15:25:05 +0000 https://www.coloradorunnermag.com/?p=145860 Running puts immense physical stress on your muscles and joints during long training sessions on the road. Finding the correct dietary fuel can make a massive difference in your daily recovery speeds and comfort.]]> 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.]]>