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In an earlier blog we talked about nutrition in general, but we now offer some specific food ideas to include in your diet as you work toward total balanced nutrition.Almonds are excellent sources of vitamin E and should be added to a runner’s diet at least three times a week to take full advantage of this naturally-occurring vital antioxidant.Eggs get a bad rap, but in actual fact the egg protein is the most complete food protein on the market. If you eat only one of these egg-shaped protein powerhouses you’ll be getting about 30 of the daily value of vitamin K (essential for strong bones). And don’t fret too much about the cholesterol since studies show Continue Reading »

If you’re in any type of athletic training, including running, knowledge regarding your nutritional needs is just as critical to your overall performance as interval times. If you want to reach your highest potential it’s critical that all body systems be perfectly tuned and fueled, and that can only come about from proper nutrition. Absent of the right nutritional intake even excellent physical conditioning can fall prey to what might have been a stellar season. In short, good nutrition must be a key element to your training program if you want to reach your overall goals.Unfortunately, there is no singular miracle food or miracle supplement to help you attain balanced nutrition, much to the chagrin of many supplement advertisers. The key to remember is that it is typical for certain foods to supply mainly proteins while others supply mainly vitamins. Because of this, a combination of different foods is essential to Continue Reading »