One of the most frequent questions I receive from athletes is about pre-run snacks. Trends of fasted running, fears of GI distress, and early morning alarms all compel runners to sometimes skip a pre-run snack. Why Should You Eat a Pre-Run Snack? No matter what time of day you run, a pre-run snack enhances performance…
Pre-Run Snacks: When and What to Eat Before Your Run
Returning to Running after Having Covid-19
Unfortunately, one of the questions for many runners in 2020 is, “How do I safely return to running after having Covid-19?” While there will be a range of individual recovery rates, these guidelines outline how to safely return to running after a Covid-19 diagnosis. Covid-19 recovery is highly individual, especially in regards to returning to…
The Benefits of Varying Your Running Route
Runners are often creatures of habit – which is generally beneficial for a sport that depends so heavily on consistency. However, habit can be detrimental if it devolves into monotony. Running the same distance every day is less beneficial than running shorter some days and longer on others. While running the same route every day…
