Tag Archives: nutrition for runners

Advice For The Runner On A Diet

Posted on December 19, 2013 by theimprobablerunner

Many newbie runners first put on their trainers with one primary goal. Dieting and Weight loss. This post is designed to give you guys a helping hand. We all know why it’s so attractive as a weight loss measure. The … Continue reading →

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The Runner’s Guide To Surviving Christmas

Posted on December 12, 2013 by theimprobablerunner

So it’s Christmas and the LAST thing most of us think about is moderation and our waist line. The average weight gain over the holiday period is a hefty 7 pounds. This can take the best of us a few … Continue reading →

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Nutritional Supplements For Runners – Myths, Facts & Warnings

Posted on November 3, 2013 by theimprobablerunner

Walk into any health shop and we are confronted with a mass of pills potions and lotions all claiming to give us super speed. Magnesium, comes with free ‘Flash’ t-shirt….yeah not quite. So what should and shouldn’t we be taking? … Continue reading →