So many of the athletes I coach are pregnant right now and training for races! It is an exciting time! Unfortunately, they are running with morning sickness and having trouble finding fueling options that don’t upset their tummies while on the run. This is especially true of energy gels which are hard to stomach even … Read more
In the not-so-distant future, I will be dealing with running and menopause. I am in the lower 40s and already I can feel my segue into perimenopause with my changing cycle. Some of my friends and athletes feel it too, and several of my athletes are firmly in menopause. And the changes that come during … Read more
This week I was running while on vacation in Charleston, South Carolina. It was so hot. So humid. I was just doing an easy run but it felt the opposite of easy. Then I remembered why—I was about to get my period. PMS symptoms and running don’t go together well. I felt hotter and more … Read more
Food is fuel for runners. “Intentionally thinking about and creating a snack that’s satisfying with carbs, protein, and fiber can help stabilize your blood sugar and keep you satisfied and full longer,” advises Kristy Baumann, a registered dietitian who works with marathoners. I got with three registered dietitians to round up the best snacks for … Read more
Runners need more protein than regular people (about 0.5 to . 9 grams of protein per pound of body weight each day), says registered dietitian Megan Robinson. Taking in protein after a hard run is vital for recovery and muscle building. These four protein powders are clean (no excess fillers), taste good, and are easy on … Read more
I am writing this article in May which happens to be Mental Health Awareness month in hopes that it helps women struggling with postpartum depression—as running and exercise can help with postpartum depression. But it can be hard to start exercising or running when you are depressed, let alone sleep-deprived, and time-poor. I think so … Read more