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Category Archives: Nutrition
StrideBox
Tonight I had something extra to look forward to at the end of my run home from work. Last month after learning about StrideBox on #runchat I decided to join in order to test it out. For those of you … Continue reading
Posted in #runchat, Fun, Gear, Nutrition
Tagged #runchat, bonk breaker, energy gel, honey stinger, klitch, sport beans, stridebox
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Saturday Stories
It is time once again for another edition of Saturday Stories, a collection of some of my favourite stories and blog posts from the past week. As always, if you came across anything you feel is worthy of mention here … Continue reading
Posted in #runchat, Nutrition, Races, Training
Tagged #runchat, budd coates, cut a long run short, eating local, farmer's market, long run, marathon, nutrition for runners, ottawa, running on air
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Nutrition for Runners: Peanut Butter Recovery Smoothie
I find making smoothies a great way to make a recovery drink with protein following a long run. This past weekend, after my latest 30 km run, I came up with the following smoothie since we did not have any … Continue reading
Posted in Nutrition
Tagged nutrition for runners, protein shake, recovery drink, smoothies with protein
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Starting the Taper
The heavy mileage part of my training for the Ottawa Marathon has come to an end. I am now in the midst of a three week taper ahead of race day. The hope is that this plan will leave my … Continue reading
Posted in Nutrition, Training
Tagged marathon training, Ottawa Marathon, taper before a marathon
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Nutrition for Runners: Slow Cooker Lentil-Quinoa Taco Filling
Tonight’s recipe is a new one for us. Tacos are quick and easy to make so it is a meal we have quite often in our house. Tonight we tried a meatless variety. As you can tell from the title, … Continue reading
Nutrition for Runners: Spinach and Strawberry Salad
Tonight’s recipe is a very easy one to make. You don’t need many ingredients to make. If fact you really only need two ingredients, strawberries and spinach. If you want to make a dressing for it you will need a … Continue reading
Nutrition for Runner: Pad Thai
Pad Thai is one of my favourite meals. Unfortunately it is not always the healthiest meal. I was quite excited when I found this recipe for a healthier version. My wife and I finally got around to trying the recipe … Continue reading
Nutrition for Runners: Peach Oatmeal Muffins
Tonight’s recipe is a new breakfast recipe my wife tried a couple of weeks ago. You can find the full recipe here. Muffins aren’t always the healthiest option for breakfast but the use of oats and whole-wheat pastry flour makes … Continue reading
Nutrition for Runners: Quinoa Meatloaf
Tonight’s recipe is an egg free one. Instead of bread crumbs it also makes use of quinoa which is a good source protein. It also contains spinach, another good source of nutrition. You can view the recipe here. Since we … Continue reading
Nutrition for Runners: Spicy Sausage Corn Bread Cobbler
Tonight’s recipe comes from the February 2013 edition of Canadian Living Magazine. The magazine has been a popular source of new recipes to try. It is yet another recipe with kale, a common theme in our house in case you … Continue reading
