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…

Upper Body Workouts for Runners

By: STUFTmama As runners, there are many reasons why we need to remember to strengthen our upper body. It helps improve running form, helps us be more efficient in our running, increases speed, helps our posture and fights off fatigue. With that said, as runners already spending quite a bit of time running, it’s hard to find the extra time…

Take Care of Your Running Shoes and They’ll Take Care of You

By: Mizuno Shoe Guy Let’s face it: Running shoes are not cheap. A good pair of Mizunos will set you back at least $120. Nevertheless, it’s a good investment in terms of your health and fitness. But we can make that investment last longer by taking care of our shoes. Simply stated, if you take good care of your…