Tag Archives: nutrition
Runner’s Strip: Racing Weight
Oh what a difference running crazy amounts of miles in training makes. Come time for that post-race break those racing shorts…errrr, ‘shoes’ may be fitting a little differently! Sunday morning deserves some running cartoonage! That being said, we can poke … Continue reading
Running and the Science of Nutrient Timing: WHEN to eat to best fuel your performance
Running and fueling the machine. In my recent article for Competitor: Nutrient Timing is Everything for Runners I really like the bottom line to everything my go-to sports nutritionist Krista Austin Ph.D. professes, “Food is a performance tool.” She teaches … Continue reading
The GI Issue Cursed Runner: Tackling those great, poopy disasters
This runner has had burritos on the brain. That being said, tucking into a 5lb burrito bomb and taking off on a 5 mile tempo isn’t such a hot idea. Actually, going for any run after that may be iffy… … Continue reading
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Super Secret, Amazing, Scientific Answer To Avoiding Holiday Weight Gain: RUN
Every year around this time I admit to getting up a little on my runner’s high horse and thinking, “Gosh dang, you people, shut up about all those ‘Avoid Holiday Weight Gain’ articles the answer is simple: RUN!” I’m not … Continue reading
Straight Talking Iron For Runners: IV treatments, pills, doses, and runner norms
If you’re reading this and wiping steak blood juice from your lips because you’re a runner and know how important it is to get that iron into your blood, then this post is JUST perfect for you! Actually, my latest … Continue reading
Steph’s Miles Recipe: Healthy Buffalo Chicken Burgers
Today this runnerchick has a special treat for you! I’m so excited to share with you this blog’s very first guest blogger, Stephanie from Steph’s Miles! Check out this girl’s awesome blog; I instantly loved her because she’s not only … Continue reading
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How Runners Can Stuff Their Face At Restaurants But Still Perform At Their Best
We run so we can eat, right? Okay, okay, I do toss that around here quite frequently because, yes, being a runner entitles us to be a little more gluttonous than our slothy counterparts. BUT at the same time it … Continue reading
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Downing Donuts and Crunching Carrots: Runners balancing their nutrition
In case you needed an excuse to hit up Krispy Kreme, today is National Buy a Donut Day; please runners, by all means indulge, let’s just make sure it’s of the 100% whole wheat vareity. Let’s talk runner eats. I’m … Continue reading
Runners Drinking by the Gallon: Beating the hydration issue into your brain and Nuun’ing your water
I’m a runner who sweats like an elephant and drinks by the gallon. It may mean waking up in the middle of the night a half dozen times but at least I know I’m hydrated. The big H. I’m still … Continue reading
Runners Going Gluten Free: Could making the switch work for you?
Running on a gluten free diet may seem like more work than structuring your training regime. Though there are no shortage of runners ditching the gluten and raving that they are far better for it. Admittedly some were ‘forced’ into … Continue reading
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Hello! My name is Cait, I'm a freelance writer and artist who is more than a little obsessed with running. The Arty Runnerchick is dedicated to connecting with other runners and those sweat obsessed through words and art!