Race Day

December 17, 2010

What does it mean to train the gut?

Training the gut basically means to practice taking fuel during critical nutrition windows in training. This is especially important for those who don't tolerate taking fuel during a race that requires over about an hour

December 13, 2010

Feeling Heavy Before Racing

Many runners state they prefer not to eat before racing because it makes them feel too heavy or full. It's understandable to want to feel light on your feet. At the same rate it's important not to run low on fuel. Here

December 6, 2010

Eating solids for EXTRA long runs

I'm getting into running ultras. Do you have any tips for what type of solids to eat when running such distances? 1) Keep it easy to digest - It's not a bad idea to have some fat and protein in feeling satisfied, but ove

November 12, 2010

Male vs. Female – There’s a difference

Carbohydrate Loading As I mentioned yesterday, there's a difference in the ability for a male versus female to store glycogen leading up to a marathon. Men really can take advantage of improved performance with carbohydra

November 10, 2010

Celebrating After a Big Race

How long is too long to celebrate after a big race? I've worked with many different spectrums of post-race celebration. Some choose to throw in the towel for a while. They eat like their still running, pack on pounds, a

November 6, 2010

IT’S MARATHON DAY!

Marathon day has arrived! Forecast for the start is a chilly 26 degrees. Here's what I had for breakfast: 5:35 am - 3 cinnamon raisin English muffin halves each topped with 1 T. strawberry preserves, and

October 29, 2010

Do I Need To Take Gels During a 5k or 10k?

It can be confusing trying to understand exactly when to take fast digesting carbohydrates during a race. For a race lasting less than about 60 minutes, supplements like gels really aren't necessary. This is especial