Marathon & Beyond Archive · Topic

Nutrition

83 articles — Carbohydrate loading, glycogen depletion, hydration and electrolyte strategy, race-day fueling, and the long debate over fat- versus carb-burning. Practical pieces by sports physiologists and coaches.

Vol. 18, No. 2 · 2014 Aletterto Race Volunteers What possesses someone who does not race, who may not even run, to get up at silly hours of the morning to stand outside, in the… Rachel Toor · 11 min read Vol. 17, No. 6 · 2013 Trial By Fire “C ould it be any hotter?” I asked myself, sitting at the Friday afternoon race orientation for the 2011 edition of the Rio Del Lago 100… Gary Dudney · 11 min read Vol. 17, No. 5 · 2013 How Soon Can I Race Again? It’s a question that comes up again and again among a certain kind of runner: how soon after finishing a marathon can I run another one?… Jeff Horowitz · 20 min read Vol. 17, No. 5 · 2013 The Importance of Race Diet During a 100-Mile Ultramarathon "Eat like a horse, drink like a fish." This was the title of an article in UltraRunning in August 2009 (Dudney 2009). What an ultrarunner eats… Kristin J. Stuempfle · 11 min read M&B Vol. 17, No. 5 · 2013 We Are Running Experiments We ie Running Experiments! With the running of this year’s event, the Western States 100-Mile Endurance Run completed its 40th year as the premier 100-mile race… Tim Tweitmeyer · 2 min read Vol. 16, No. 5 · 2012 Nitrate Supplementation and Endurance Performance Appropriate nutrition is a very important aspect in the preparation of athletes for proper training and success in competition. Over the years, numerous dietary protocols and… Mel Williams · 26 min read M&B Vol. 16, No. 5 · 2012 Nutrition For the Marathon And Beyond Energy requirements for competition are often higher than during training, especially for ultra-endurance events (such as 50- and 100-mile runs) and multipleday events. In ultra-endurance running… Ellen Coleman · 9 min read Vol. 16, No. 5 · 2012 The Dangers Of Sun Exposure For Runners This melanoma has a large size, an irregular shape, and varied coloring and occurs on sun-damaged skin. every hour from melanoma, and there will be an… Elizabeth M. Spiers · 6 min read M&B Vol. 16, No. 4 · 2012 Research In the Marathon And Ultramarathon In 2011 BY ELIZABETH A. LOUGHREN, PhD, UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM, UK, AND MICHAEL L. SACHS, PhD, TEMPLE UNIVERSITY, USA Marathon & Beyond readers may be interested in research… Loughren And Sachs · 7 min read Vol. 16, No. 3 · 2012 Fueling The Ultra-Endurance Athlete Many ultramarathoners will tell you their success comes as much from making the right nutritional decisions before and on race day as doing the right volume… Roy Stevenson · 17 min read Vol. 16, No. 2 · 2012 My Own Private Marathon It’s the day before my fall marathon, and I’m just like Harvey Danger, who sings, “I’m not sick, but I’m not well.” All that training, and… Jake Emmett · 19 min read Vol. 15, No. 6 · 2011 The Purple Runner, Part 8 The Purple Runner Doyle takes Chris under his wing and trains him for a sub: 3:00. Part 8. By Paul Christman NChapter 20 ew Zealander Wins… Paul Christman · 33 min read Vol. 15, No. 6 · 2011 V.O. Max: Running Detective Hello, my name is V.O. Max, and I am a running detective. I wish my parents had found a way to add the 2 behind the… Ulf Kirchdorfer · 23 min read Vol. 15, No. 6 · 2011 The Way We Were We recently had the opportunity to go sailing on San Francisco and San Pablo Bays with some friends. Their 17-year-old son came along. At one point,… Richard Benyo · 8 min read Vol. 15, No. 5 · 2011 My Most Unforgettable Ultramarathon (Vol. 15, No. 5) HILLSBORO, NEW MEXICO, Ghost Town 38.5, January 16, 2011—The first time I saw a running magazine, I thought it was a joke. Actually, I am sure… Greg Henneman · 15 min read Vol. 15, No. 4 · 2011 Running With Purpose On July 8, 2010, I had the opportunity to speak with elite ultrarunner Lisa Smith-Batchen. Lisa recently finished a project called Running Hope to America. Joined… Gerard Martinez · 14 min read Vol. 15, No. 2 · 2011 Long Day’s Journey Into Night “The mass of men lead lives of quiet desperation.” Henry David Thoreau Most men who have a midlife crisis go out and buy a shiny red… Ben Tesdahl · 37 min read Vol. 14, No. 6 · 2010 The Crucible Two years ago I stood in this same place: the parking lot at the Pentagon transformed into the makeshift Runners’ Village in Washington, DC. I am… Gretchen Stahiman · 34 min read Vol. 13, No. 6 · 2009 One Mile Deep Running the Grand Canyon from rim to rim offers runners the opportunity to experience one of the seven natural wonders of the world without ever having… Cathy Tibbetts · 7 min read Vol. 13, No. 4 · 2009 Boulder To Petoskey, One Step At Atime Parts 1 through 3 of Paula’s journey appeared in our last three issues. WPhoto by Paul VaughanMiller hat, exactly, did I visualize as I prepared for… Paula J. Vaughan · 11 min read Vol. 13, No. 4 · 2009 Measured Versus Self-Reported BMI of Recreational Endurance Athletes: Health Implications Abstract Objectives: Few studies, mainly in controlled laboratory settings, have examined the physical attributes and training of recreational competitors. Endurance running/walking event participation has dramatically increased… Derek G. Shendell, Denv, Mph, Et. Al. · 16 min read Vol. 13, No. 3 · 2009 Dick Merriwell In The Swedish Stadium Or how brain power won an Olympic race. From a 1912 Tip Top Weekly. Part 3 of 4. Dr. Edward H. Kozloff Editor’s note: In the… Dr. Edward H. Kozloff · 11 min read Vol. 13, No. 3 · 2009 Time Out For A Running Holiday The Cayman Islands Marathon delivers small-town charm in an exotic paradise. by Jan and Joe Seeley Is this a trick question? That was my first thought… Jan And Joe Seeley · 21 min read Vol. 13, No. 2 · 2009 Boulder to Petoskey, One Step at a Time, Part 2 Part 1 of Paula’s journey appeared in our January/February 2009 issue. Step 1, the preparation, is complete. It’s time to run! We had a grand plan… Paula J. Vaughan · 13 min read

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