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You Asked: What Should I Eat Before Running a Marathon?
You asked: "I am running my first half marathon in little over a week and I was curious to know your suggestion about what the appropriate dinner the night before would be and also what if any type of breakfast I should have before the race."
Thanks for the question. For the answer I looked to my friends over at CoolRunning.com, the authority on running marathons.
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Don't Let Traveling Get You in a Bind
The stress of traveling and being away from home can really mess with your bathroom schedule. Changing times zones, eating foods you're not used to, and skipping out on exercise doesn't help either. To prevent tummy issues, here are some tips on how to stay regular when traveling.
The Healthy Runner's Diet
We all strive to eat healthy, but if you're a runner or you do other intense exercise regularly, it's important to make sure you're obtaining enough energy and consuming enough calories so that you can increase your endurance and build muscle. I'm not talking about downing energy bars and protein drinks. I'm talking about real nutrition so here are some tips for a healthy diet from Runner's World.
Best Foods For Runners
You guys picked running as one of your favorite sports, and while it's great, it can also drain your energy if you're not eating properly. If you're a runner, be sure to fuel up using Health's picks for the top foods for runners, rounded up in this slideshow.
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- Biggest Loser Ali Vincent's memoir will motivate and entertain — That's Fit
- Start your day with a quick and healthy breakfast — Shape
- Chocolate pumped up with antioxidants to fight acne? — Vital Juice
- Kristen Stewart joins the fight against diabetes — FitCeleb
- Plus-sized dance clubs: cool or not? — Vitamin G
- Countdown to the Olympics: 95 until the opening ceremonies — Fresh Fitness Tips
- Run in the woods to change the meaning of "happy trails" — Fit Bottomed Girls
- Skip these fast-food sammies when traveling for T-day — Daily Spark
How Pink Can My Pork Be?
Last night my hubby cooked a pork loin roast — I love when he cooks me dinner. The recipe said to cook the meat until the internal temperature registers 140 to 145°F, and while the meat rests the temperature will rise another five to 10 degrees. He did this, and the pork was pink running with pink juices.
Try a "Tropical" Yam For Your Pre-Workout Snack
It could be the orange color just makes me happy, but yams are one of my favorite foods. They're one of Autumn's tasty delights.
This tuber is packed with potassium and magnesium — two important minerals you lose through sweating.
When You're a Pro, What Does Time Off Mean?
Runner Kara Goucher made her marathon debut a year ago in the Big Apple, but she's skipping the New York Marathon this year. At the Nike Running Summit, she explained she wasn't planning on racing again until Boston because she's doing some planning of a different nature — family planning.
When you're an elite runner, skipping an event doesn't go unnoticed, making it difficult to keep it a secret that you're trying to get pregnant.
Alanis Morissette Marathoning For Eating Disorders
Many celebs have laced up their sneaks and finished marathons, including Will Ferrell, Mario Lopez, Oprah, David Lee Roth, and Katie Holmes. Now you can add Alanis Morissette to that list. She's planning on running this Sunday, Oct.
Handling a Loved One's Breast Cancer
When someone in your life tells you that they have been diagnosed with breast cancer, it's difficult to know how to respond or the best way to help. Glamour and Bright Pink, a nonprofit support group for women with breast and ovarian cancer, offered these helpful tips on how to make the conversation easier:
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