“I like to run after work, but the challenge is I am usually hungry and often skip my run to eat. What can I eat that […]

“There is a lot of misinformation regarding body cleansing or detoxification in alternative medicine; is there any value in these types of medicinal practices?” What is […]

“Are there foods, or vitamins runners can use for improving their stamina and energy and recovery for long runs.” A trip supermarket or supplement store will […]

“What changes should be made to your diet when you’re a runner over 40, and over 50?” Proper nutrition is vital for everyone at any age […]

“What can a runner do nutritionally to try to prevent and eliminate muscle cramping in the late stages of a longer race.” Muscle cramps and spasms […]

“ How much fat should be have in our diet?  As runners we all try to be as lean as possible to run faster is this […]

“As my mileage increases, so does my cravings for snacks.  Any suggestions on snacks to satisfy the sweet cravings?” A couple things could be going on […]

“ Why is it that athletes tend to crave sweets?” Sweet tooth or empty stomach? Athletes that crave sweets, or any other food may, not be consuming […]

“I drink 4 cups of coffee and about three cans of diet cola per day. How much does caffeine assist or impede an athlete’s performance?” Caffeine […]

“I am concerned about my iron intake yet I do not enjoy red meat.  What foods can increase my iron intake or absorption?” Iron is a […]

“What should I eat the night before my first 10K run?” This is an excellent question and these suggestions are valid for all middle distance running.  […]

Can you please tell me the scoop on salt?  I use course sea salt but my sister found iodized sea salt.  Is it the iodine or […]