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Beating the Holiday Rush – Athlete’s Guide to Good Eating

Posted on November 19, 2015July 28, 2018
byEditor

Christmas sugar cookies. Cranberry-pecan cheese balls. Bacon cheddar spread with crackers. Good eats and the holidays go hand-in-hand. Late November through December can be one of the most challenging times…

Winter Running Tactics for a Successful Upcoming Season

Posted on November 12, 2015July 28, 2018
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Laying the groundwork for a successful running racing season next year will require strategy and planning this winter. It is important to honestly assess what you have done this past…

Nutrition for Female Athletes: Facts, Myths and Psychology

Posted on November 5, 2015July 28, 2018
byEditor

Each year since the passage of Title IX, greater numbers of women from all age groups have been competing in endurance sports. Like their male competitors, they share many of…

Yoga, Pilates and Stretching for the Endurance Athlete

Posted on October 21, 2015July 28, 2018
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Many endurance athletes have incorporated yoga, Pilates and stretching into their exercise routines. While there are many benefits to using these techniques, there are also some potential pitfalls. Here are…

Overtraining: Prevention and Awareness

Posted on May 20, 2015July 28, 2018
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by David Renne MS, CSCS, NSCA-CPT In order to improve performance, you have to challenge your body’s ability to tolerate an increase in physical, mental, and emotional stress. This is…

Does Caffeine Help You Cruise — or Crash?

Posted on May 12, 2015July 28, 2018
byEditor

Written by By Donna Marlor, BSN, RD, CSSD (published from our archives) I had just finished a 10k. Just finished. Face still red and flushed, sweat on my forehead, sensations heightened.…

How to Be A Swim Animal: Open Water Swim Preparation for Triathletes

Posted on May 6, 2015July 28, 2018
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By Guila Muir, Swim Excursion Leader, Say Yes! to Life Swims LLC ANIMAL (Definition): The highest compliment you can give an open-water swimmer. Do you dread the swim portion of…

Maximize Your Training

Posted on April 2, 2015July 28, 2018
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Sometimes life gets in the way of training and there are only so many hours in a day. Given all that you have on your plate, how do you maximize…

From Walking to Running

Posted on March 24, 2015July 28, 2018
byShannah Werner

“Every object in a state of uniform motion tends to remain in that state of motion unless an external force is applied to it.” – Isaac Newton’s First Law of…

Can Healthy Fats Improve Performance?

Posted on March 18, 2015July 28, 2018
byEditor

Endurance athletes are always looking for ways to maximize their energy. Traditionally, the emphasis for fueling exercise has been on carbohydrates, and for good reason. Who hasn’t been in a…

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Beating the Holiday Rush – Athlete’s Guide to Good Eating

Winter Running Tactics for a Successful Upcoming Season

Nutrition for Female Athletes: Facts, Myths and Psychology

Yoga, Pilates and Stretching for the Endurance Athlete

Overtraining: Prevention and Awareness

Does Caffeine Help You Cruise — or Crash?

How to Be A Swim Animal: Open Water Swim Preparation for Triathletes

Maximize Your Training

From Walking to Running

Can Healthy Fats Improve Performance?

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