Sodium, Muscle Cramps and Sweat Losses: Tips for Sweaty Runners
We’ve all heard the stories about marathoners and soldiers who have died due to consuming too much water. Clearly, overhydration can be as dangerous to your health as underhydration. So what does a...
View ArticleFueling the Ultra-Distance Runner
by Nancy Clark MS RD CSSD If you are an endurance athlete who is training for an Ironman triathlon or an ultra-run, you need a food plan. Don’t be the fool who comments, “My training program is good,...
View ArticleInjured Runners: Nutrition Tips to Hasten Healing
by Nancy Clark MS RD CSSD Being injured is one of the hardest parts of being a runner. If you are unable to exercise due to broken bones, knee surgery, stress fracture, or tendonitis, you may wonder:...
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The Happiness Effect
Most of us have heard of the term “runner’s high”, but what exactly does that mean? Exercise creates chemical responses in the brain, which lead to both temporary and long-term mental health benefits....
View ArticleQuality Sports Nutrition Information: At your Fingertips
by Nancy Clark MS RD CSSD The Internet offers an amazing array of sports nutrition information—but it also contributes to great confusion. Many runners complain to me about information overload; they...
View ArticleNew Year, New You
Regardless of whether or not you make New Year’s Resolutions, here are some healthy tips to bear in mind for 2014. There is no good excuse for not exercising. Whenever you say, “I don’t have time”,...
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30 Day Fitness Challenge to Kick Off the New Year
If you’re like me, the holidays can leave you in somewhat of a slump. The parties, the food, the constant running around. Who has time for exercise? We try to fit it in when we can and call it a day....
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Is Your Motivation Missing?
If you feel like throwing your hands up in the air and skipping your run or workout, check out what these folks are doing. The LVRS 30-Day Fitness Challenge is in full swing and over 100 people...
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Two New Challenges for February
Today is the final day of the LVRS 30-Day Fitness Challenge which took place from January 2 through the 31st. There were 150 people who participated in the challenge, each checked in on a daily or...
View ArticleSummer Youth Running Camps for 2014
Summer is right around the corner which means children will be looking for something to do. Parents, here is a helpful guide to local summer camps dedicated to your young runners. 2014 Summer...
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Shin Splints 101
Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome, better known as shin splints, affect many runners at some point in their running careers. Shin splints are tiny little tears in the connective tissue between the the bone...
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Marathon Death Toll Rises
You couldn’t have asked for more perfect conditions at yesterday’s Philadelphia Marathon. Past years have seen ice, rain, and chilly temperatures. Sunday in Philly was ideal. Many of you traveled to...
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Celebrate National Wear Red Day®
Today is National Wear Red Day®. National Wear Red Day® was created by the American Heart Association to create awareness about the dangers of heart disease. Did you know that heart disease is the...
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Running Infographic Highlights Healthy Benefits
Infographics can be a fun way to look at information at a quick glance. For instance, just look below and you’ll see that the half marathon has been the quickest growing event since the early 2000’s....
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Community Health Resource for Runners
Hello Runners! I am putting together a resource page for the community and need your help! We runners will end up hurting at some point in our running habit and will need to find a doctor who...
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