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Nutrition & Weight Loss

10 Nutritious and Delicious Smoothies for Runners

January 10, 2024 Christine Luff 0

Whether you’re looking for nutritious and easy breakfasts, on-the-go healthy snacks, or post-long run recovery drinks, smoothies are a perfect go-to item for runners. For a pre-run breakfast, they provide some protein, complex carbohydrates, and […]

Half Marathons & Marathons

Best Energy Gels for Running

January 4, 2024 Christine Luff 0

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 […]

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Nutrition & Weight Loss

Should I Eat During Long Runs?

November 29, 2023 Christine Luff 0

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?

November 9, 2023 Christine Luff 0

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 […]

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Nutrition & Weight Loss

9 Ways to Avoid Holiday Weight Gain

November 2, 2023 Christine Luff 1

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 […]

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Nutrition & Weight Loss

10 Healthy Snacks to Eat on the Go

November 1, 2023 Christine Luff 3

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 […]