Articles about running health and nutrition topics for runners to enhance performance. These tips will make you better on and off the roads.
Long distance runners need sports drinks with electrolytes to cover the distance. Registered dietitian Megan Robinson recommends runners drink a sports drink of 16 ounces before a run with 400 mg of sodium, and then maintain that amount per hour of running (at least) and after a run. The best electrolyte drinks are easy on … Read more
Energy gels are crucial for marathon performance because they give your body the fuel it needs (glycogen) to keep going. I am sharing the six best energy gels available to runners today. These running gels are easy to take, taste good, and work! My current favorite is UCAN as it lasts for 45 minutes (versus … 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 rarely do this but I want to share my personal marathon fueling strategy because I’ve had a lot of questions about it. This marathon fueling strategy has helped me nail two sub-3 hour marathons in the past 4 months after 2.5 years off from running. After I posted a ridiculous photo of me carrying … Read more
Here’s a news flash for you! You can get dehydrated running in cold weather. So, yes, you need electrolytes running in the winter. But why? And how much? This past weekend for my long run, I actually planned my hydration. In the winter, hydration is usually an afterthought. The temps were only in the 20s, … Read more
Fueling well is crucial for any runner’s performance. As a pregnant runner, nutrition is even more vital. Your body is doing two remarkable and stressful things at once–running and growing a human. Here I’m going to cover all you need to know about pregnant running nutrition. Any pregnant runner knows that eating well can be … Read more