Tag: Running Nutrition
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How To Go From Couch To Ultra Running
Tired of being a spectator? Here’s how to go from a couch potato to ultra running in no time.
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Why Electrolytes Are Important For Runners?
One year ago, I hit the “Wall” at 16 miles. Hitting the wall in running means when a runner is completely depleted—barely moving. Hitting the wall for me made me nauseous and dizzy—I would make my distance, but I would come home vomiting and couldn’t eat for at least two hours. I needed to do…
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PROS and CONS of Running Gels VS Real Food
Pros and Cons of Running Gels: There seems to be an obsession with running gels in the running world. If you’ve ever gone to a race, you would see runners with these gels strapped to them, mostly around their waste. The market is flooded with them—brands include GU, Clif Shot, Honey Stinger, and much more.…
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Running Nutrition: 5 Best Foods to Eat During Long Runs
I like to go on long runs and compete in Ultra racing events, and to be successful, I need to have my nutrition dialed in. I’ve experimented with fasting runs, but it only gets me 16 – 20 miles until my body needs food. Here I came up with a list of my favorite foods…
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Fasted Running: Is it for me?
Why fast and run? Don’t we need food for energy? Fasting is ludicrous! These are valid reasons, and this is not for everyone. As a self-experimenter, I decided to try this, and it worked very well. I lost 30 lbs, four waist sizes, and can run for long periods. How do these drastic changes occur?…