by Kara Mayer Robinson
In 2001, Melisa Christian was a 3:30 marathoner plagued by stomach cramps and frequent porta-potty stops. But she never sought a doctor’s help. “I thought it was either a normal part of training or race-day anxiety,” says the 31-year-old Dallas dentist. Three years later, Christian was diagnosed with food intolerances. After she […]

by Karen Vertigan Pope
Marathon runners use carbohydrates and fats to fuel their bodies. Fats are burned aerobically and carbohydrates are burned anaerobically and aerobically. For runners, carbohydrates are the fuel of choice, however carbs will only sustain a marathon for the first 18 to 20 miles in a race. This includes even the most gifted […]

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by Casey McGuire
Though there are those who simply just run on trails, and enjoy every second, there are so many looking to become better, or see results from their trail running. Training is the art of improving one’s fitness, and often times, that art can be an intense task, and improvements do not always […]

by Kathie Portie
Running a marathon wears down the muscles in the body. Because of that, paying attention to nutrition—what fuels the body—is as important as planning the workout, according to Dr. Yvette Rooks, team physician for the Baltimore Ravens professional football team. The body tears down the muscles during extreme exertion. “Post race (and long […]

by Nancy Clark, MS, RD
If you are an endurance athlete who is fearful of “hitting the wall,” listen up: proper fueling before your marathon, triathlon, century bike ride or other competitive endurance events can make the difference between agony and ecstacy! If you plan to compete for longer than 90 minutes, you want to maximize […]

by Casey McGuire
There was this idiot out on the trail the other day, wearing a long-sleeved, black, cotton, shirt in about 97 or 98 degrees (about 36°C), and all I could think was, I sure hope my shorts match. So, why would I do this? Well, I sometimes get these premonitions about things, […]

by Casey McGuire
The majority of fruits and veggies are seasonal. Though, many can be eaten during other seasons, or “off” months, your taste buds will thank you for knowing when the “on” months are. Also, because there is an abundance of them while they are in season, it is a general rule that they are […]

by Jeff Galloway
Even if you’ve run twice as far as you’ve ever raced before in your life, you can be back to your normal running routine very quickly by following a few simple steps, before and after your race. By mentally and physically preparing for the morning after, you can reduce the negatives, while emotionally […]

by Christine Luff
One of the biggest challenges beginner runners face is increasing their distance. As they try to push their runs a little bit farther, new runners often face physical and mental obstacles. If you’re just getting started with running, try some of these strategies to make your runs longer — and more enjoyable. Just […]