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Coffee, Caffeine and Caffeinated foods

The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) is the nation’s largest group of exercise physiologists, sports nutritionists, and a multitude of other sports medicine professionals. Each year at ACSM’s Annual Meeting, members gather to…
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Personalized Sports Nutrition: What should I eat?

Wouldn’t it be nice if runners could get a genetic test that tells them precisely what they should eat to enhance their performance? Of course, the answer is yes! Personalized (or precision) nutrition currently exists as a growing area of…
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Sports Nutrition Myths: Busted!

Keeping up with the latest science-based sports nutrition recommendations is a challenge. Runners are constantly bombarded with media messages touting the next miracle sports food or supplement that will enhance athletic performance,…
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Male Runners & Eating Disorders

Guys, do you know that eating disorders are not just a woman’s issue? An estimated 8% of male athletes, as compared to 33% of female athletes, have pathological eating disorders that can damage their physical and mental health. This…
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A Runner’s Guide to Proper Hydration

We’ve all likely felt the effects of dehydration at some point in our lives, however as runners, proper hydration is especially important. Proper hydration does not mean going off a one-size-fits-all guide you found on Google, nor is it…
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