Category: Running Nutrition
No-Bake Cookie Protein Bites
It's a few weeks into the new year, and I'm sure everyone is currently massaging their sore muscles from their new super regiment fitness plan, or if you are me, a "completely doable" marathon training program. Because why shouldn't I be able to do nothing ...
Don’t Be Dehydrated: Key Hydration Tips
Is there anything better than an ice cold glass of water after a long training run or bike ride in the summer time (maybe a nap too)? When we are talking about performing optimally on your run, there is nothing ...
Magnesium: The Forgotten Electrolyte
It's definitely starting to feel like summer in Oklahoma. This is about the time where I start carrying water on short runs and my hair will require extra washes throughout the week (not cool). With the hotter weather it's important ...
Ginger & Green Tea Rehydration Drink
Why would you want to gulp down an artificially flavored powdered sports drink during your next long run (or other bout of intense exercise) when you could rehydrate with an antioxidant-rich, stomach-soothing, refreshing ginger and green tea drink? Choosing the ...
Ricotta & Spinach Egg Muffins with a Quinoa Crust
Easy breakfast alert! What qualifies as a hassle-free breakfast? To me, it's one where no greater than five minutes are spent prepping, cooking, and eating in the morning. These ricotta and spinach egg muffins meet that criteria, and they do it ...
Sweet Potato & Orange Muffins: Oil-Free and No Refined Sugar!
I believe in the power of a great breakfast, so much so that I have two every morning. That's right--two breakfasts! I always run or do weight training in the morning, but working out starving or overly full make for ...
When you're training for a big race like a half or full marathon, figuring out how many carbohydrates you should be eating day to day can be pretty confusing. So I've taken the guesswork out of it and made you ...
Dark Chocolate & Red Tart Cherry Energy Bites
I'll never be one of those people with a gut of steel who can exercise on an empty stomach. If I don't eat a little something beforehand, I'll get light-headed on my run, or Jillian Michael's will kick my butt even ...
Make Your Own Energy Gel: Red Tart Cherry & Chia Seed
Is anyone else grossed out by commercial carbohydrate gels? With my half marathon training in full swing, I've recently been hitting those longer runs where I could really use a little extra energy, but there's just something extremely unappealing about ...