Nutrition & Weight Loss
How to Burn More Calories Running
Running can be an effective and efficient way to lose weight, but you may get to a point where you hit a weight loss plateau and you wonder if and how you can continue to […]
Nutrition & Weight Loss
Half Marathons & Marathons
Best Energy Gels for Running
Feel like you’re hitting a wall during your long runs or races? As you’re running, you’re depleting your stored energy, or glycogen. Fueling with energy gels will prevent you from running out of energy and […]
Nutrition & Weight Loss
17 Quick and Healthy Breakfasts for Runners
Runners that I coach often ask me, “What’s the best breakfast to eat before a long run?” Your pre-run breakfast can really make or break your run, so it’s important that you fuel yourself with […]
Half Marathons & Marathons
How to Avoid Weight Gain After a Marathon
“When I ran a marathon last year, I gained 10 pounds in a couple of months after the race. I’m about to do another marathon. How can I avoid weight gain after a marathon this […]
Nutrition & Weight Loss
How Runners Can Break a Weight Loss Plateau
You’ve been trying to exercise and eat healthy for several weeks and you’ve been making great progress, but now your weight loss now seems to be at a standstill. What’s happening? It’s common for people […]
Nutrition & Weight Loss
Should I Eat During Long Runs?
One half or full marathon training aspect that definitely takes some getting used to is having to eat during long runs. Some runners make the mistake of thinking they’re not running long enough to need […]
Nutrition & Weight Loss
Should I Eat Before Running?
Fueling your body properly before a run is essential to maximize your performance and achieve your running goals. Just as you wouldn’t embark on a long road trip without filling up your gas tank, you […]
Nutrition & Weight Loss
9 Ways to Avoid Holiday Weight Gain
As you’re busy prepping for the holidays and attending festive gatherings, the weeks between Thanksgiving and New Year’s can be a time when fitness and healthy eating plans go out the window. But you can […]
Nutrition & Weight Loss
10 Healthy Snacks to Eat on the Go
As a runner, I get hungry…a lot. I like to be prepared with lots of easy-to-grab, healthy snacks so I get more nutrients, as opposed to empty calories, and keep myself from going overboard. If […]
Nutrition & Weight Loss
Healthy Eating Tips for Runners
Runners use food as fuel, and if you fuel your body with healthy and nutritious foods, you’ll find that you’ll feel better and run stronger. You don’t have to overhaul your entire diet overnight – […]