Tag Archives: nutrition
5 Running Flash Factoids: Keeping it short and to the point for us lazy runners
Runners and Sundays; for some it’s the delegated long run day which then means: license to be totally lazy and slothful for the rest of the day. You don’t even have to move hand to mouth if you don’t want … Continue reading
Is It Really That Bad? We’re runners but we’re humans too…are some of those ‘human bad habits’ really doing any harm to our running?
I’m a runner…not a nutritionist, I’m not a super scientific sports physiologist, I admit that the vast majority of what I know is through experience, what I’ve seen and what I’ve learned from others who are experts. I’m not ashamed … Continue reading
You Can’t Win if You Melt First…
Running in the heat sucks… It’s a Friday so I think we should kick the weekend off laughing. That said, I’m pretty sure I’ve left more than my fair share of melted person on the track in my time. Today’s … Continue reading
Smoothies Aren’t the ONLY Way to Go: Eating those fruits and veggies rather than sipping
I don’t like smoothies. Now, before all you smoothie loving masses stop reading here and immediately black-ball me, at least let me explain my case. I don’t get a lot of trendy things, I don’t even drink coffee, for shame! … Continue reading
To Tote or Not to Tote: Running with a water bottle…Clean Bottle Review and Giveaway
Seems like the hot topic of as late is hydration. You can revisit my post earlier in the week about hydration tips for runners and wouldn’t you know that when I popped on over to the Running Times website there … Continue reading
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Back to Running After a Long Hiatus and Tackling GI Distress For Runners
Here’s what you relearn every time you get back to running after a long hiatus: * Cross-training is just that. Nothing is the same as running, mentally and physically, and while you’re a world better off doing that tedious cross-training, … Continue reading
Runners are Hot: Staying hydrated and running when the temperatures rise
You’re starting to sweat and you haven’t even started running yet.It’s hot. Summer is fast approaching and good old, Mr. Sun is making his appearance. It doesn’t feel like long ago you were suited up in full running tights, long-sleeves, … Continue reading
The Post-Run Refuel: Why 30 minutes is your winning window of opportunity
Dairy overload comes to mind in watching the Cal Fenton’s Creamery 5k video. Yesterday was Free Cone Day at Ben & Jerry’s so I hope you all got your ice cream on…too bad it was only one scoop for free … Continue reading
And a Wee Bit ‘O Luck to Ya…
Yes, Happy Saint Patrick’s Day! I could also say St. Patty’s Day but every time I do it makes me think there should really be a Happy York Peppermint Patty’s Day somewhere around here too. I hope you’ve all been … Continue reading
I CAN’T Cook So Let’s Celebrate Frozen Foods Month!
I am not a food blogger. This much could probably be gathered in about five minutes of reading posts; I do love food, eat pretty healthy, know quite a bit about sports nutrition, but play by the ‘run hard, eat … Continue reading
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!