Oils & fats and runners - The mantra "Eat fat, get fat" scared athletes away from consuming any kind of dietary fat. Times have changed. Today we encourage healthy fats, including olive oil, walnuts, almond flour, ground flax seed, pumpkin seeds, avocado oil, salmon, and sardines.
How to optimize your immune response - Staying healthy is a top priority for runners who want to be able to train well, improve their athletic performance, and compete at a high level. Nutrition is key to reducing the risk of illness and injury, as well as speeding up recovery.
Undereating and overtraining - Restricting food intake while training hard might lead to leanness and lightness, but that might not make you a better runner. Train wisely and eat well - adequate fuel is fundamental for boosting performance.
Hot weather hydration tips - Steaming hot summers bring up nutrition questions for athletes who are training and competing in the heat - "How can I tell if I've had enough to drink?", "Should I be consuming extra electrolytes?", "Is it possible to drink too much?" - With summers getting hotter and longer, here are some practical hot weather sports nutrition tips.
Marijuana and runners - Regardless of your personal beliefs about pot and even your local State laws, many runners are using marijuana for recovery, recreation and even a performance boost. However, in the world of competitive running and other sports, cannabinoids are considered a performance-enhancing drug and are banned by both the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency and the World Anti-Doping Agency.
