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- by Kim McDevitt, MPH, RD
What causes runner’s stomach and how to prevent it
If you’ve ever had to peel off into the woods mid-run for an emergency bathroom stop or have plotted out your running routes around bathroom accessibility, you’re not alone. Maybe you’ve heard this phenomenon called ‘runner’s stomach’, ‘runner’s gut’, or...
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- by Elle Penner, MPH, RD
The best nutrition recovery products for cyclists, according to experts
A killer ride can mentally and physically push you to the limit — sometimes beyond. But training hard is only part of the performance puzzle. Giving your muscles time to recover, repair, and adapt is when you truly reap the...
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- by Anne Valta
How Catra Corbett overcame addiction and became an accomplished ultra-runner, fueled by plants
Ultrarunner and vegan, Catra Corbett, is a force of nature. At age 56, she has run 100 miles (or more) over 100 times, (and counting!). She also holds the fastest known time for the 425-mile long John Muir Trail, completing...
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- by Kim McDevitt, MPH, RD
Why you should be tracking heart rate variability (HRV) for running performance
As a runner, you know at least something about heart rate. And even if you don’t pay close attention, it’s clear that running increases your heart rate (albeit temporarily). But have you considered looking at the time between your heartbeats?...
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- by Elle Penner, MPH, RD
The best supplements to boost recovery after a running injury
No runner wants to face a running injury, but the harsh reality is that roughly half of regular runners get hurt yearly [1]. Whether you’ve had weeks of warning signs or suddenly find yourself sidelined on the sofa, optimizing your...
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- by Kim McDevitt, MPH, RD
The ultimate science-backed guide to improving your running performance with personalized nutrition
Before we tackle what you should (and shouldn't) be eating before, during, and after a run, it's worthwhile exploring what happens to your body when you run. So, let's start there. Physiological changes that occur during a runWhen you’re out...
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- by Edwina Clark, MS, RD, CSSD
Issue 2: Post-workout recovery
Struggling to recover from your last workout? Perhaps your recovery routine is all wrong. Or maybe it's just that your old routine doesn't work anymore. Bodies change with age and your post-workout routine should too.With that in mind, we've rounded...
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- by Kim McDevitt, MPH, RD
The best science-backed supplements for runners over 40
Good news, runners! Your age doesn’t have to hold you back. In fact, many runners have hit their stride after 40 (or 50 or 60!). But that doesn’t mean that you can get away with all the things you did...
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- by Elle Penner, MPH, RD
The best supplements for cyclists based on biomarkers
The thing is there's no "one size fits all" for nutrition - and that goes for supplements too. What's right for your cycling teammate isn't necessarily right for you, and your supplement mix should be tailored to your unique needs....