Category: Nutrition
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Pre Race Checklist
Pre Race Checklist In the 24-hour period before a race I have a fairly consistent routine. Over the years I’ve figured out what works for me. I have a check list of items to get ready, a diet I follow and am careful with my physical activity. I avoid the gym and running in the…
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New Year’s Resolutions
What are you doing today? Here we are about a week away from the New Year. Often, resolutions are made on these evenings with a beverage in hand, a smile on the lips and not a care in our minds. It is a celebration after all, and all are in high spirits on such a…
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The Bonk
What is The Bonk? Bonk is a term used by runners and other endurance athletes to describe the moment when their muscles have run out of glycogen. Glycogen is how your body stores glucose in the muscles and liver. Glucose can be quickly and efficiently converted into energy by your muscles during exercise. Unfortunately, glucose is…
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Whats your number?
We are constantly hearing about the obesity epidemic in the United States. For a variety of reasons, including genetics and lifestyle, we as a country are getting heavier and less healthy. From a National perspective the results of this trend are frightening. From a personal perspective they can be tragic. What is obesity, how do…
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Notice to all 2012 Boston Marathon participants
The BAA posted this advisory to their website earlier today. I still plan on running the race but I will not be going for a PR. I think that saying that I survived and finished will be good enough. We may end up running the hottest Boston Marathon on record. Be safe. Originally posted April 14, 2012…