Nutrition

Getting hurt is a part of being an athlete. In fact, professional athletes belong to the top five occupations that experience more than a thousand injures for every 10,000 workers.
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Runners commonly train early in the morning in order to get to work or classes on time. Parents may get up at 5:00, to fit in their run before the kids get up. Many of these runners report eating nothing before their exercise session. The question arises: What's the best way to fuel for early morning runs?
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As a runner, you have two jobs. One is to eat wisely to run well. The other is to stay healthy. That includes sleeping well, eating well, and living well (according to your values).
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As a runner, you have two jobs. One is to eat wisely to run well. The other is to stay healthy. That includes sleeping well, eating well, and living well (according to your values).
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Runners know the importance of year-round proper diet and nutrition, especially when they’re focused on training. As running breaks down and builds up our bodies, even the most dedicated of meal planners can miss a few nutrients. That’s where supplements come in.
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Carnitine, chromium, anabolic steroids: Athletes have experimented with a broad array of aids in pursuit of performance edge. A popular — if unglamorous — one today that seems safe and backed by solid data: the juice of beets, for the nitrates they contain.
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You can pick the right energy bar for fueling your run at the grocery store, or you can try making your own. Here is a homemade energy bar recipe you can try.
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Today's overwhelming assortment of energy bars offers an option for every dietary niche, be it vegan, kosher, low FODMAP, nut-free, etc.. Below is a list that categorizes the bars and might help you find ones that suit your dietary preferences.  The key is to remember that energy bars are not meal replacements, but rather emergency food that comes pre-wrapped. Be sure there are some banana peels and apple cores in your wastebasket, and not just wrappers.
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I hear way too many runners vowing to "knock off carbs" for their nutrition resolution. Most intend to eat less sugar (OK). The reality is, carbs should be the foundation of your sports diet.
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