It is marathon season! The Chicago Marathon is this weekend. The New York City Marathon and Marine Corps Marathon are just around the bend. The Boston Marathon entries were just accepted. I was able to heal my injuries and toe the marathon start line twice this past year. But this fall, I am battling another … Read more
Hydration for runners running long distances is so important for proper biological functioning. Registered sports dietitian Megan Robinson says generally runners should aim to drink about 16 ounces of fluid with about 400 up to 1,000 of sodium before your longer runs and intake about 400 mg of sodium and 16 oz of fluid during … Read more
It’s not something lots of people like to talk about, but it is a valid and common worry for runners: how do I make sure I poop before a race? Man, my kids would love that I’m writing about potty talk, but this is important. Because being constipated while running can be miserable: it can … Read more
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