Alcohol has a strong link with sport, be it with sponsorship, beer consumption after a hard workout, or teams enmeshed in a culture of heavy drinking. To address what is known—and not known—about the impact of alcohol on athletic performance, members of Professionals...
Most exercisers don’t need to worry about eating or drinking during a run until the length exceeds 90 minutes. At this point there are several options. In this case, most runners wait until the 30-40 minute mark in the workout before starting to take the blood sugar...
All about that pace – – – Q: What ratio do I need to use to run 10 minutes per mile? A: You’re asking the wrong question. There is a common misunderstanding about Jeff Galloway’s Run-Walk-Run method that a particular ratio will result in a specific...
You don’t need to eat before a run, unless your blood sugar is low. Reload most effectively by eating within 30 min of the finish of a run (80% carb /20% protein). Eating or drinking too much right before the start of a run will interfere with deep breathing, &...
It was a treasure for me to know the late Dr. George Sheehan as a friend. He was not only a great ambassador of running, but a fierce competitor to the end. Just before he turned 60 years old, George’s marathon times were slowing down, and he made a decision to go...
Even if you only have 60 minutes to exercise during the work week, you can train for the half or full marathon. The minimum is actually better for reducing injuries. During the week, you only need to accumulate an hour of running/walking. The long run/walk starts at...
