Nutrition & Weight Loss

Healthy Snacks for Teenage Athletes

February 23, 2025 Christine Luff 0

Teenage athletes need proper nutrition not only for peak performance during training and games or meets, but also for recovery. Healthy snacks can provide the energy, protein, and nutrients needed to keep you going throughout […]

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Nutrition & Weight Loss

What to Eat After a Long Run

February 20, 2025 Christine Luff 0

After completing a long run, your body is in recovery mode and needs proper nutrition to help it heal, replenish lost energy, and rebuild muscle. Your post-run recovery foods can make a significant difference in […]

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Nutrition & Weight Loss

How Runners Can Avoid Feeling Hungry

January 11, 2025 Christine Luff 0

“I’ve stepped up my mileage recently and I feel like I’m always hungry, even after I’ve recently eaten a meal. Is that normal? How can I avoid feeling hungry all the time?” It’s perfectly normal […]

Half Marathons & Marathons

Best Energy Gels for Running

December 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, 2024 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 […]