You can train your gut to minimize runner’s trots and tummy troubles during the marathon. They key is to practice fueling on your long runs, aiming to take in an energy gel every half hour, and fluids about every mile. Learn how. Being a runner has many wonderful side effects but one of them is … Read more
It’s true. I have to admit. I am one of those people that waits for the slightest hint of a brisk fall breeze and then goes pumpkin crazy. As I wrote in my previous marathon tips post, I love nothing more than running a long run in the cool autumn air and then refueling with … Read more
Running is a repetitive sport so a tiny imbalance can lead to running injuries. Fixing your running form can help prevent injuries but often times you don’t want to fix what isn’t broken. If you aren’t getting injured often or running feels good, don’t mess with your running gait. If you feel like you have … Read more
The marathon taper is vital for race day success. How much a runner will taper and for how long depends on the individual runner. But most marathon tapers will be 2-3 weeks long and include a drop of 10 to 40 percent in volume. If you did speedwork during your marathon training, you will continue … Read more
Birth control pills offer athletes the pros of a regular and predictable menstrual cycle but cons of the risk of muscle loss, weight gain, and decreased athletic performance. An IUD, a localized dose of progestin, does not have these risks. Another suitable birth control option for athletes is a progestin-only minipill which is less likely … Read more
Every time I have a running injury, I go through the same crisis: how on Earth should I eat when I’m not running? Should I eat less? More? Can eating help heal injuries? Admittedly, I’ve gone into panic mode—watching what I eat and worrying about weight gain due to time off. But cutting calories is … Read more