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You’ve Trained For Your Race. Now Make Sure You Fuel For It.
Next to training, proper fueling is the most important aspect to a successful race. Written by: Linzay Logan Next to training for a marathon or half-marathon, proper fueling is the most important...
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Out There: Grounds For Thought
After30 days of going without coffee, Competitor Magazine columnist Susan Lacke is back on the juice. Competitor Magazine columnist Susan Lacke reflects on lessons learned after 30 days without...
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The Performance-Enchancing Power Of Caffeine
The world’s most widely used drug can be beneficial for runners. Caffeine is the most widely used drug in the world. Despite the negative connotations of the word drug, however, caffeine is by and...
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Matt Fitzgerald’s Marathon Week Nutrition Plan
The author is pulling out all stops to give himself every advantage possible heading into the Cal International Marathon on Dec. 4. The author will soon run a marathon in less-than-perfect shape. He...
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Caffeine: Is It Truly Dehydrating?
The popular ergogenic aid might not be the powerful diuretic it was once thought to be. In North America, about 90 percent of adults regularly consume caffeine, mainly in liquid form, whether from...
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Tossing And Turning: Runners And Sleeping Issues
Learn what you can do to get the right amount of sleep you need to recover and feel rested. Sleep. Almost all runners could use more of it, but very few are able to get the optimal number of hours...
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Can A Cup (Or Two) Of Coffee Improve Performance?
Can a little caffeine before your next race mean the difference between a personal best and an average performance?British study says high doses of caffeine can improve performance by as much as six...
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The Long Run: The Science Of Sweating
Photo: Scott Draper/CompetitorLearn how to perform a sweat test and ensure that you’re always properly hydrated. It was July 2005, and temperatures hovered in the mid-120s during the infamous...
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Six Hydration Mistakes To Avoid On Race Day
Photo: www.shutterstock.com Don’t let fluid follies slow you down. Every runner knows that hydration is a vital component of performance. At no time is hydration more important to running performance...
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Eat Your Way To A Better Night’s Sleep
There are certain foods that can hinder sleep and others that can help. If pre-race jitters are taking a toll on your eight hours of shut-eye, you may want to consider eating your way to a better...
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Do The Performance Benefits Of Caffeine Come At A Cost?
Save the performance benefits of caffeine for when it matters most: race day. The popular stimulant cant definitely improve performance, but might have some drawbacks that most don’t consider. A...
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Energy Drinks vs. Sports Drinks
Photo: www.shutterstock.comNo, Red Bull and Gatorade are not interchangeable. Some months ago I was interviewed by a reporter for the Detroit Free Press on the topic of sports drinks. One of his...
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Sleep In — It Will Make You Faster
Photo: www.shutterstock.comRoutine and a good sleep environment can help you get to sleep, combat insomnia, and deal with pre-race anxiety. One night, when Bobby Curtis was a sophomore at Villanova, he...
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Video: The Benefits Of Drinking Tea
In this video Dr. John Berardi breaks down the benefits of drinking a fresh cup of tea. Learn what types of tea are best for endurance athletes, as well as the most efficient way to make tea and how to...
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Cut Back On Unhealthy Drinks To Shed Weight
The soda aisle has become one of America's favorite sections in the grocery store. Photo: www.shutterstock.comAre drink calories standing between you and your ideal racing weight? Recently I made a...
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Fuel Of The Week: Caffeine
Caffeine can boost your performance, but all runners respond differently to it. Photo: www.shutterstock.comHow much is too much? Rest assured, caffeine is not taboo in the running world. “We know that...
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