During a triathlon, aid stations can look like a lunchtime buffet with a smorgasbord of options for weary athletes: bananas, orange slices, chips, pretzels, cookies, fig bars, peanut butter and jelly, pickle juice, and even chicken soup. If you’re competing in an Ironman event, expect to see sponsor products too, like Gatorade Endurance, Red Bull, […]
Running burns calories, which means you are hungrier throughout the day. Most runners find themselves getting hungry between meals. Snacks fill the gap between meals to keep you satiated and energized. Need some ideas for quick and easy snacks for runners? Keep reading! Why snacks are important for runners The more you run, the more […]
What Is a Plant-Based Diet? If you’re unfamiliar with this way of eating, your first question might be what exactly are the guidelines for being plant-based? Well, someone who eats a plant-based diet chooses to eliminate any animal products and instead rely only on plant foods. This encompasses the huge variety of vegetables, fruits, grains, legumes and beans, […]
Forgetting about nutrition will make you more likely to hit the wall and ultimately a not-so-fun day out. Instead, use these tips to guide your nutrition choices before, during and after your ride. BEFORE YOU RIDE: Preparation for a big day out starts much sooner than when you set out. Thinking about nutrition in the […]
Make smart choices to get the calories you need while avoiding post-workout binges I need help with portion control. I LOVE food! I try not to eat until I’m at top fullness and workout 30 to 45 minutes, five to six days a week. I would like some examples of smart portion sizes for my body […]
It’s an all too familiar scene: You start a new training plan for your next marathon and things seem to be progressing well with your workouts. But as the mileage builds, you start to feel tired—and have trouble recovering from key workouts and long runs. There’s a good chance you aren’t meeting your nutrition needs […]
The half marathon is a tricky distance when it comes to fueling. It borders on the line of whether you do or don’t need to fuel. The answer depends on a number of factors, like the amount of time you’ve been running long distances or how fast you can complete the race. For those targeting […]
Training for a half marathon isn’t just about planning out your runs over the course of several weeks. It’s also about planning out your nutrition, figuring out how to fuel for the half marathon, and getting your prerace meal squared away. And that plan doesn’t start on race day. You want to practice all of […]
The half marathon is the most popular of all road-running events, but many runners are confused about fueling—not just during the race but also the preparatory training sessions before the event. Should you be consuming in-race and in-training carbohydrate drinks and gels, or are they best reserved for the marathon distance? Long-Term Burn To answer […]
Traveling is a great way to explore new places and get some new perspectives and ideas. But would one enjoy it as much if he’s not feeling like himself? Waking up tired from the day before or vice-versa – running out of energy during a long day of exploring? That may be due to not eating […]