In a world that celebrates very few body types, it’s almost an act of rebellion to fuel for performance, rather than “diet and exercise.” But fortunately, more female athletes are understanding the importance fueling adequately, and focusing more on athletic performance than pure aesthetics. … Read the rest
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The Best Halloween Candy for Running Fuel
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Especially for running. From crunching on leaves, to checking out Halloween decorations, and finally not dying of heat exhaustion, the Fall season is really where it’s at for runners. As if that isn’t enough of a reason to get the shoes laced up, there’s ALL THE HALLOWEEN CANDY. … Read the rest
Ultimate Guide to Running Hydration
Before I started running regularly, my hydration plan consisted mostly of coffee, iced tea, and alcohol. College years, most of us had them. But one summer into training for my half-marathon plan, I quickly learned what happens when you don’t drink enough water. … Read the rest
Fueling for Summer Running
Summer has certainly made itself known on the roads and trails. With soaring temps, rising humidity, and hours of Sun. All the conditions that come along with Summer can actually help make you a stronger runner. But you have to be able to survive the environment. … Read the rest
What Do Crappy Runs Mean
Last week was a rough one for me all around. My legs felt heavy, my CrossFit WODs seemed like they were 40 minutes long, and my sleep was terrible. Fortunately, this week has been much kinder to me, but being on the struggle bus for nearly seven days had me thinking long and hard about what crappy runs mean. … Read the rest