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The Impact of Food on Running: Feedback from Running Bloggers

October 21, 2015 by MCM Mama 7 Comments

The Impact of Food on Running: Feedback from Running Bloggers

I'm sure you've heard the phrase "if you want to be an athlete, eat like an athlete". Professional athletes eat foods that are going to help them perform. They eat foods to fuel the body. This is not to say they don't ever eat less healthy foods - just this weekend Deena Kastor mentioned more than once her love for a glass of wine and pizza. She also mentioned the importance of eating high quality foods and fueling in a  way to support your running. With Marine Corps Marathon coming up in a few days, I'd planned to eat super healthy this week. Unfortunately, I'm having one of those weeks where I'm meeting myself coming and going. Know what happens when I'm feeling stressed like that? Cheese popcorn for dinner. Not exactly the best … [Read more...]

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A slightly obnoxious mom and wife who loves good beer and running, who struggles a bit with depression especially in the winter and when running isn’t allowed, who’d rather go on a fun vacation than upgrade the kitchen or add a master bath, and has a minor addiction to the Marine Corps Marathon.

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Half Marathon #85: Appalachian Series – South Carolina

Half Marathon #85: Appalachian Series – South Carolina

Mainly Marathons Appalachian Series – South CarolinaMarch 27, 20222:47:45 What I wore: hat, tank top, long sleeve quarter zip, capris, and Altra Rivera Location: Seneca, SC (State #41!) Let’s just start out with the truth – this race was the hardest of the races and pretty much sucked. I chose to do the early start […]

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