What to Eat Before a Race: Best Carbs for Performance and Digestion
One of the biggest questions runners have when increasing is what to eat before a race. Whether it’s before, during, or after a run there …
Nutrition Guides for Runners
Why Are Potatoes Good For Runners (and how to incorporate more)
For some of you, I’m about to blow your mind with all the ways that potatoes are good for runners…and I don’t just mean …
11 Best Protein Powder for Runners | Whey vs Plant Based
Is there a best protein powder for runners, for women, for performance? Exploring from plant-based to whey, the benefits and drawbacks in …
Coffee As A Pre-Workout Supplement: What Are The Reviews?
Coffee can be used to enhance exercise performance and endurance. Learn how to use coffee as a pre workout supplement here.
Fasted Running: Should You Run or Do Cardio While Fasting?
Why are more people trying fasted cardio for weight loss? What are the drawbacks to fasted running? What about glycogen depleted runs?
Nutrition For Runners | Maximize Your Training
Nutrition for runners is about eating right to fuel our runs. Here's a complete guide to everything you need to maximize your training.
21 Homemade Energy Bite Recipes For Running Fuel
During my stay at Wellfit Malibu, I probably heard the words “energy ball” every 10 minutes thanks to the hilarious Lee and …
Pre-Workout for Running| What’s Best? Pro’s And Con’s
Have you ever wondered if you should use coffee, green tea or another pre-workout supplement for running to take your energy level from zero …
BCAAs for Runners: 6 Benefits of Essential Amino Acids vs Protein Powder
BCAAs for runners vs essential amino acids vs protein powder to optimize training and muscle building. Benefits and drawbacks of …
Runner’s Anemia: What It Is and How to Diagnose and Treat It
Runners are more prone to low iron than the average person. Learn exactly why, how to get tested as well as how to treat runners anemia.
39 Anti-inflammatory Recipes to Improve Recovery
Maximizing your nutrition with anti-inflammatory recipes - that means plant based recipes like these ideas for breakfast,dinner and dessert!
Runner’s Diet: The Complete Guide to Eating for Endurance
A runner's diet is not just about feeling good, but also about running your best. Here's a full guide on everything you need to know about …
What Causes Muscle Cramps for Runners + How to Prevent Them
Muscle cramps are common for runners, but not necessary. Learn what causes muscle cramps while running, and the 7 things you can do to …
Magnesium For Athletes: Improve Body Composition, Performance, Stress
Magnesium for athletes is crucial for energy, fat loss and muscle recovery. How much you need, foods high in magnesium and top supplements.
97 High Protein Breakfast Ideas – Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Vegan and Paleo Options
High-protein breakfast ideas slow your hunger! Egg-based, vegan, paleo or even on-the-go breakfasts, you'll find all kinds of ideas here.
Vegan Runner Diet: 11 Secrets to go Plant Based
Maybe you’ve considered trying a vegan runner diet (aka plant based running) based on a friends experience or some of the great new …
Electrolytes for Runners 101 + Homemade Sports Drinks
Electrolytes are more important than you think, especially if you're a runner. Here's a complete guide to everything you need to know about …
What to Eat the Night Before a Long Run: 13 Meal Ideas
You need energy, but don't want to be weighed down or have runners trots. 13 ideas for what to eat the night before a long run or marathon.
7 Best Electrolyte Tablets (Easy To Use Hydration)
There are an almost endless number of electrolyte tablets and hydration options. Here’s why these seven, recommended by a coach, are best.
Honest Daily Harvest Review: Is It Worth It for Runners?
An inside review of Daily Harvest menu, taste, price, sustainability and more. Decide healthy prepared meals are worth it for your …
Daily Harvest vs Splendid Spoon – Differences, Menus and Cost Comparison
Which of these plant based meal delivery services will best fit your needs. Looking at the big differences of Daily Harvest vs Splendid …
Top 5 Sports Nutrition Books
While my book can get you through all the key areas of training, it’s not designed to be a top sports nutrition book. That’s …
Running Nutrition Plan for All Parts of Training and Race Day
Creating a nutrition plan for your next round of training and race day!
UCAN | How Can SuperStarch Fuel Your Run
Stomach troubles derailing your marathon fueling? Then this UCAN review might just make your day with how it works and could solve your …
Vitamins and Minerals for Athletes: Sport Performance Needs
Find out what vitamins and minerals for athletes impact performance and why even if you try to eat right that may no longer be enough.
How to Eat More Vegetables Everyday | Hidden Veggies and More Tips
When I first heard the “gold standard” of healthy eating meant eating 9 servings of fruits and vegetables every day, my head nearly …
How Many Calories Should a Runner Eat?
Should runners count calories? After all, doesn’t a long run = license to eat. Whether that statement is actually true or not, it’s …
Blood Work for Athletic Performance
Could a blood test for athletic performance help to prevent injury? Keep you from getting sick race week? A look at why it matters
Probiotics for Women: Running, Weight Loss, Health!
Probiotics for women have gained a lot of media attention thanks to folks like Jamie Lee Curtis in her yogurt commercials (tell me someone …
Runger | Managing Hunger After Workouts
Do you have increased weight? Irritability? Mood swings and a intense peanut butter cravings? Started working out more and always hungry?! …
Intermittent Fasting: A Key to Running for Weight Loss?
Each time a new diet trend comes out, I find my eyes involuntarily rolling in to my skull and a sigh escaping my lips. Which is largely what …
High Protein Vegan Pumpkin Bread: Single Serving Dessert
High protein vegan pumpkin bread breakfast bake dessert delicious snack. Say that 3 times fast, I dare you! What can I say, I love a tongue …
Racing Weight or Underfueling? Get Lean and Strong
Is there a perfect racing weight? Can you maintain muscle mass and be a distance runner? Will being stronger make you a better runner? These …
Vegan Chocolate Chia Pudding: High Protein Dessert
Previously, I told you that I was smitten with Scott Jurek’s book Eat & Run, but that post was really focused on the inspirational …
Eating and Exercising to Burn More Fat
After finishing my Metabolic Efficiency test, I had some action steps to take to start burning more fat and more importantly, I was …
Metabolic Efficiency: Improve Fat Burning, Endurance and Prevent Bonking
I first shared a story about metabolic efficiency in 2014, as I watched a fellow runner slowly transform her body. After listening to her …
Why Runners Make the Best Employees
Running pretty much makes you better at life. I have no statistics to back that up, but I’m quite certain it’s true based on the …
Counting Macros and Running: How IIFYM Running Ratios Workout and Are they Right For You?
Have you ever noticed body builders frequently throwing around the term IIFYM? They usually do it on days where you see them eating a burger …
I Tried B12 Shots and Here’s What Happened
Have you heard about B12 shots for energy? I remember living in Miami and people would just rave about having a shot and suddenly bursting …
Confessions of a Sugar Free Failure
Update: This post is 100% honest and to help you not feel alone. I’ve now figured out how to get control of sugar and I’ve …
Post Sugar Detox: Sugar in Moderation?
Initially I committed to only a 7 day Sugar Detox as part of the Clean and Lean Project. For me, mentally – 7 days was much easier …
Sugar Detox: How to Change Your Eating Habits
Let’s be honest, it’s a little exhausting to manage all the do’s and dont’s of a detox, isn’t it? Because …