Running Nutrition

In an effort to add a layer of healthy living to my life as a runner, I want to share with you some of the foods I have been gravitating toward lately. For me, it’s not a weight issue. Instead, I notice a direct correlation between eating better, feeling better and running stronger. No longer...
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This week, let’s combine three all-time favorites: running, the outdoor grill, and pizza. In that order. We’ll make a crust that promotes health and energy and doesn’t drag us down. Then, we’ll bombard our cells with the antioxidants of tomatoes, such as lycopene. To top it off, we’ll reduce belly fat and bodily inflammation...
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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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Wanna improve as a runner? You can gain an edge if you consistently consume a recovery meal or snack. To recover well after a hard run, you simply must use fluids, carbs, and protein to replenish hydration and glycogen stores while reducing muscle wasting and damage from free radicals. Sound tough? It can be....
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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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You’re never too old to learn something new.  Although I have been trained, and you have likely been taught, to avoid saturated fats as much as possible, I believe we’ve all been a little misled.  During the last 15 months, I stripped my education down to the bare bones to study metabolism, fat loss,...
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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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Ever need an on-the-go quick snack or mini-meal?  Something you can feel good about eating?  Me too.  A month or so ago, Jenn Sutherland posted an awesome recipe for a homemade LARA bar (it’s great, make sure to check it out if you haven’t already).  While I believe many bars and meal replacements to...
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Question: As summer’s approaching and temps and humidity are rising, I need help with strategies to hydrate while running. I definitely sweat a lot, but I just don’t know how much to drink while I run.  I’ve lost up to 6 lbs in one outing.  What should I do? Answer: When it’s hot, and...
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Fishing around for something to eat tonight?  Loving the Run’s got you covered.  Why not soothe your cells, strengthen your heart, and even keep your wits about you with a little tuna?   You don’t have to go out to your favorite Japanese restaurant for this yummy dish.  Instead, just gather a few healthy...
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Question: I love coffee and have managed to cut back from 4 cups per day to just 1 cup every morning over the last 6 months.  If I’m going on a long run that begins in the morning, is it still okay to drink my coffee before I go? Answer: Thanks for a caffeine...
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I must have missed the day of dietitian-school when we gave up our sweet tooth (teeth) and pledged to forever consider an apple as a decadent dessert.   Every day, I have a small treat.  And, I recommend that most of my clients do as well.  A runner’s gotta eat, right?  But take note,...
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