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Food as Fuel

Guest Post By: BackatSquareZero One of the first realizations I came to when I began half and full marathon training is that my body suddenly needed more food. I will admit that initially I took this as a chance to go buck wild. 20 mile training run done, I earned the right to have copious amounts of bread and cheese…

Runner’s Rambilings: What Can I Say?

By: Mizuno Race Team Member, Michael Aish What can I say, for me racing the Lake Sonoma 50 mile was a bit of a disaster. Not that I’m complaining, it was a great trip and for as long as I’ve been in the sport you quickly understand that for as many good days you have out there, you’re going…

Carb Loading for Runners

By: Melanie Flinn, MS, RD Carbohydrates are a major source of energy in the body. Carb-loading, a practice that was developed in the late 1960s, refers to the method of consuming higher quantities of carbohydrates prior to a endurance event, in order to maximize muscle glycogen (energy) stores in the muscles. This strategy is followed, often by long distance runners and…

Coach’s Corner: The Cheerleader

By: Amy Begley- Coach, Atlanta Track Club As head coach for Atlanta Track Club, I get to meet all kinds of runners – from those just starting out to those on our Atlanta Track Club Elite team. Everyone has their own story. I first met Tina Tait at the end of 2014. She served as a Run Lead for…