Nutrition

Whether planning your snacks for a marathon or trying to upgrade your workout routine, finding the right snacks as a runner is vital to your energy levels. Your body cannot work out efficiently or heal properly if you aren’t providing the right macros.
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You may know that being adequately hydrated is important for day-to-day bodily functions such as regulating temperature and maintaining skin health.
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Research suggests dieters tend to regain lost weight within five years, if not much sooner. This includes many joggers, runners, and elite marathoners alike who struggle to stay at a goal weight.
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When we exercise, we lose fluids - essentially water - through increased sweating and, to some extent, labored breathing. The higher our body temperature, the more we sweat. If we wait until we are thirsty to drink water, we're ultimately waiting for our bodies to signal that dehydration is beginning to occur. Ideally, we need to implement ways of maintaining good hydration, particularly when engaging in regular running or other exercises. 
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Workouts can be tough. They leave your body feeling sore and tired, and it's hard to motivate yourself to do them again the next day. But what if there was something you could take after your workouts that would help you feel better? Something that would reduce inflammation and muscle pain.
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The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) is the nation’s largest group of exercise physiologists, sports nutritionists, and a multitude of other sports medicine professionals. Each year at ACSM’s Annual Meeting, members gather to share their knowledge and latest research. Here are highlights of presentations from the 2022 meeting in San Diego that might be of interest to runners intent on improving their performance.
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If you're like most people, you probably want to stay at healthy body weight. But it's not always easy - especially if you don't know how to do it properly. In this blog post, we will discuss six tips that will help you stay at healthy body weight and feel great!
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Is oatmeal beneficial for runners?  Are steel-cut oats better than quick-cooking oats? Does oatmeal really “stick to your ribs”? And for some, “Why would any athlete even want to eat oatmeal?? It’s so gluey … yuck!  Let’s take a look at what you might want to know about this po
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If you are a runner, food acts as fuel and it plays a critical role in determining your performance and energy levels. Whether you prefer short jogging distances or you are a marathon runner, you must know the right type of food to consume, and when to eat it, in order to improve your overall performance. Check out these expert nutrition tips for avid runners.
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Question: Is beer good for runners? Answer (courtesy of running legend Jim Fixx):“Sure, if it’s the other runner drinking it!” By abstaining from alcohol, you can indeed gain an advantage […]
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