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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.
Lil Links: Homemade Happiness Downloads For Busy Moms
- Helpful and cute downloads for mommies on the run — Babyccino
- Helena Christensen has a handsome mini me — Celebrity Baby Blog
- Get the guest rooms ready! — Momologie
- Looking for the flu shot? There's a map for that.
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.
Is McDonald's Launching a Dollar Breakfast Menu?
In this economy, even the savviest of fast food diners have a hard time stretching their dollar. But if the rumors are true, value-seekers may soon find it a lot easier to fill up for a buck early in the day. According to the Chicago Tribune and the Wall Street Journal, McDonald's plans to reveal a nationwide breakfast dollar menu.
Healthy Dose Link Time
- 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
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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Must Read: Pestos, Tapenades, & Spreads
Much like PartySugar, I'll be paying special attention to the oft-neglected starters when I host this year's Thanksgiving meal. I've not yet determined what they'll be: should I serve soup? Dip in a bread bowl?
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.
Infamous Reform School For Girls Closes Its Doors
The idea of a reform school for girls seems to come straight out of a B-movie from the '50s, complete with stock characters like the naïve innocent, the hardened mean girl with a heart of gold who ends up plotting a way for them both to escape, and an evil warden who gets in their way. It's hard to believe that such a place could still exist.
Until August of this year, the notorious Beloit reform school for girls in Beloit, KS did exist, and the school, founded in the 1890s, only recently shut down because the state could no longer afford to house the remaining 21 girls to the tune of $200,000 a year.
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