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Hot Weather Hydration Tips

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Steaming hot summers bring up nutrition questions for runners who are training and competing in the heat: How can I tell if I’ve had enough to drink? Should I be […]
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Food, Runners & Joyful Eating

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Once upon a time (before WW-II), daily life revolved around structured meals: enjoying a hearty breakfast, a dinner (at noon), and supper (at night). When women entered the workforce, eating patterns changed—lighter breakfasts and lunches, with bigger family-focused dinners. Fast forward to pre-COVID 2020, youth sports and life’s busy-ness totally disrupted dinner-times; structured meals got lost in the shuffle.
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Guide To Vitamins and Minerals for Runners

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Diet and supplements play an essential role in reaching your goals of running strong. If you run regularly, you need certain minerals and vitamins for your body's proper running condition. Your pre-run nutrition should also not end at loading carbohydrates and drinking water.
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Building a Better Vegan/Vegetarian Sports Diet

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Among runners (and all athletes), “turning vegan” (or vegetarian) is not a passing fad. Given the most popular ages for embarking upon a vegan lifestyle are 19, 20 and 21, many collegiate runners are asking how to eat a meatless sports diet.
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Is Walking Barefoot Bad For Your Feet?

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Walking around barefoot might be one of the great sensory joys of life, particularly in childhood. What could feel better than running on a grassy lawn or sandy beach, footloose and fancy-free, as they say?
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Things to Keep in Mind If You’re Running More

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With many people having more time at home these days, running has become the go-to way for many to stay fit and busy. In a world where nothing seems normal, ticking off a daily run can help you cope. Plus, it doesn't require a ton of gear and can be done safely outside (with social distancing) while getting some fresh air. Just lace up and get your sweat on!
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Five Outdoor Fitness Activities to Try

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Colorado is one of the best states for outdoor activities. There are mountains, lakes, trails, and urban parks where people can relax and breathe fresh air. Outdoor workout helps avoid the boredom of the gym. Here are five outdoor fitness activities to try in Colorado.
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