pumpkin recipes
Nutrition & Weight Loss

Pumpkin Recipes for Post-Run Treats

September 23, 2024 Christine Luff 0

From pumpkin smoothies to chocolate pumpkin muffins, here’s a collection of pumpkin recipes for treats that are the perfect reward after a long run in the cool, crisp Fall weather. And for a more protein-packed […]

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Nutrition & Weight Loss

How to Roast Pumpkin Seeds

September 12, 2024 Christine Luff 0

Runners have so much to love about Fall. There’s the crisp, cool running weather, the multitude of fantastic full and half marathons, and, of course – the delicious Fall post-run treats. After an Autumn long […]

Gluten-free foods for runners
Nutrition & Weight Loss

Best Gluten-free Foods for Runners

September 3, 2024 Christine Luff 0

Choosing the right foods is essential to your running performance and post-run recovery. Carbohydrates fuel your body during workouts and they (combined with protein) also help your body recover, especially after long runs. If you’re […]

superfoods for runners
Nutrition & Weight Loss

7 Superfoods for Runners

August 12, 2024 Christine Luff 1

Eating the right foods is essential to runners’ performance, recovery, and overall health. So it’s important for runners to make smart, nutritious choices when it comes to pre-run and post-run eating. It’s always more convenient […]

How to Avoid Mindless Eating
Nutrition & Weight Loss

How to Avoid Mindless Eating

August 5, 2024 Christine Luff 0

Raise your hand if you’ve said one of the following things before biting into a tempting, high-calorie, high-fat dessert:  “I ran this morning – I can eat this!” “I’ll burn this off tomorrow!” “I deserve […]

post-run cravings
Nutrition & Weight Loss

8 Ways to Control Post-Run Cravings

July 6, 2024 Christine Luff 0

Despite our best efforts for healthy eating, we’ve all given into those intense cravings for certain high-fat, high-calorie foods. Post-run cravings can be particularly difficult to resist when hunger hits after a run and you […]

proper hydration for running
Nutrition & Weight Loss

Proper Hydration for Running

June 5, 2024 Christine Luff 0

Staying hydrated is critical to your running performance and, more importantly, for preventing heat-related illnesses. Dehydration in athletes may lead to fatigue, headaches, decreased coordination, and muscle cramping. Other heat-related illnesses, such as heat exhaustion and heatstroke, have even more […]