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Question: I cramped badly during the Flying Pig Marathon. I never cramp on training runs no matter how long they are. What is the best nutrition plan for race week for a full or half marathon? Answer: Here are my suggestions for the week leading up to a “big event.” Since you haven’t had...
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Question: Is it possible to have an entire year’s meals planned based on an athlete’s particular training program? Answer: Thanks so much for the question. Although its sounds perfect to have a meal plan that correlates well with a training program, all laid out for a year, in my experience, it simply doesn’t work...
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Question: How to get “boost” fuels without products having hidden sulphites?  Most if not all energy products have sulfites either listed or hidden. Brian Answer: Hi Brian, I agree, it can be tough to figure out which foods have sulfites as there are “loopholes” in the company’s requirements to list them as ingredients).  Also,...
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Question: I am a baby runner.  In other words, I’ve only been running for about six weeks, doing a Couch-to-5k program.  I’m wondering what I should (and shouldn’t) be eating to keep my energy up for running.  I’ve been having trouble with muscle fatigue as I get to the end of my runs, and...
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Question: I tend to crash after a tough workout. I feel good for 30 minutes or so after the workout but tend to get mild nausea from about 30 minutes-2 hours after. What am I missing? –Ben Kelli’s Answer: It could be a few things: 1) Dehydration.  Dehydration can cause nausea and even mask...
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