Fueling for the Boston Marathon on April 20th
This is an exciting week in Boston! Thousands of runners are making their final preparations for the Boston Marathon. If you are one of those anxious marathon runners, here are a few words of nutrition...
View ArticleEight Last Minute Nutrition Tips for Boston Marathoners
Without a doubt, what you eat and drink during the last few days and hours before the Boston Marathon makes a difference. By eating wisely and well, you can enjoy lasting energy without hitting the...
View ArticleCARB-load, don't FAT-load
THe city of Boston is starting to buzz with Marathon excitement. If you are one of the nervous runners, here’s a nutrition tip to help you prepare for the 26.2-mile event:Carb-load, don't fat-load!...
View ArticleBlogging to Boston ... Part I: Training Your Gut
Boston Marathon Sports Nutrition Series In preparation for the Boston Marathon on April 16th, this new weekly series will provide you with tips and strategies for eating while training for a marathon....
View ArticleBlogging to Boston: What to eat before long runs
Here is Part II of this Marathon Prep series, written by guest blogger Sarah Gold.What to eat before a long run can be a stressful decision. You need to figure out what foods will provide adequate fuel...
View ArticleBlogging to Boston Part 5: Eating the Week Pre-Marathon -- with sample...
The Boston Marathon is one week away! The week leading up to the race can be exciting, yet nerve-wrecking. Tapering, an essential part of training, can be difficult for some runners. Figuring out what...
View ArticleRecovering after a long run
This is the season when folks training for the Boston Marathon start to ramp up their runs. Having just talked this morning to a Team in Training group, I know that many runners have questions about...
View ArticleWhat to eat a during a long run
With the Boston Marathon right around the corner, thousands of runners are doing their last long training runs. This is the time to practice your fueling so you know what to eat during the marathon....
View ArticleGluten-free carbohydrate-loading menu
Even if you can not (or choose not to) eat wheat, you can still carbo-load! The following 3,200 calorie high-carbohydrate diet provides about:--3.5 grams carb per pound for a 150-lb endurance athlete...
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