Pre- and Post-Workout Snacks
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Before a workout: 1 single serving pack of dried fruit 1 fruit-flavored Greek yogurt (look for one that has 20 grams of sugar or le...
The Healthy Runner's Diet
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Rule #1: Eat seeds or foods made from seeds What makes seeds so special? Seeds–including whole grains, many beans, and even tree nuts–co...
Homemade Energy Gel for Runners, Make your own Energy Gel
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E3 E nergy Gel 4.8 oz (.6 cup) of Organic Brown Rice Syrup 3.2 oz (.4 cup) Organic Honey 1 tsp of sea salt Optional Ingredient...
What to Eat to Gain Energy for Your Next Race
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Some examples include: Sports bar or gel 1 to 2 pieces bread or toast with jam or honey Banana and sports drink Muffin Pretzels ...
Peanut Butter Mocha Energy Bites
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Ingredients 1 cup old fashioned oats 1/4 cup flax meal 1 t. espresso powder 2 T. unsweetened cocoa powder 2 T. unsweetened shredd...
Coconut Almond Energy Bars
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You'll need: 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats 1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut 1⁄2 cup whole raw almonds 1⁄2 cup whole raw cashews...
Good Carbohydrates for Runners
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Carbohydrates are a runner’s main source of fuel, but they are only stored in limited amounts in the body as blood glucose, liver gly...
Great Snacks for Runners
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Snack Choice: Trail mix containing ¾ cup bran flakes tossed with ¼ cup each dried berries, apricots, and mixed nuts Nutritional Highligh...
Whip Up Homemade Energy Truffles
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Energy Truffles What you’ll need: 5 medjool dates ½ cup almonds 5 dried figs ½ cup walnuts 1 tbsp tahini How to make it: Put all the in...
The 6 Foods Every Runner Needs to Eat
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A runner doesn't need to follow a strict or special diet to be in tip-top shape, but there are a few foods every runner needs to fuel...
The Ultimate Post-Workout Recovery Smoothie for Runners
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Ingredients: 1 frozen banana 1/2 cup frozen chopped spinach 1/2 cup blueberries (fresh or frozen) 1.5 cups almond or coconut milk ...
The 9 Must-Know Rules of Carbo-Loading
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Ever dreamt about diving, face-first, into a never-ending pasta bowl? Endura...
10 best foods for running
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Avocados The cholesterol-lowering monounsaturated fat in these green health bombs can help keep your body strong and pain free. Univ...
The Healthy Runner's Diet
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"Where's the food?" that's the question I ask many runners when I review their food diaries. It's not that they...
How to lose weight, get in shape, and run your best ever?
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Daily Eats BREAKFAST Rotate three meals, says Pamela Nisevich Bede, M.S., R.D., sports nutrition expert for the Runner's World Chal...
20 Nutritional Tips for the Endurance Athlete
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1. Carbo loading should occur 2 days before your racing event (That’s right! Pasta parties should occur the Thursday before your Sat...
The 9 Best Vegetarian Foods for Runners
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Every day, runners need at least 0.5 to 0.8 grams of protein per pound of weight. For a 150-pound person, that's 75 grams. Here are ...
Carbs on the Run
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When Lance Armstrong ran his first marathon in New York City in 2006, he shocked the running world for a few reasons: He clocked a resp...
Fueling Food for A Marathon Run
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f you’re running a marathon, you need a game plan for eating right. Getting the proper amount of nourishment before, during and after a ...
25 Great Snacks for Runners
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1. Bananas Why they’re good: Bananas are chock full of good carbohydrates. They are a good source of vitamin B6 and are vital for man...
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Give your blood sugar levels a little pick-me-up prior to running by eating half a banana, 6-8 ounces of juice or a toast and jam 15-20 ...
