marathon – Nancy Clark RD

Fueling tips for bariatric marathoners

0 Comments , in Sports Nutrition , Sustainable Sports Diet , Weight on 23-07-2019

Dear Nancy, I had bariatric surgery a year ago. I’m now training for the Chicago Marathon. The bariatric diet is meant to be high protein low carb. I’ve...

Six questions commonly asked by Boston Marathoners

0 Comments , in Sports Nutrition on 10-04-2018

Question: I’m training for the Boston Marathon. What should I be eating? I am especially interested in learning what to eat the week prior to the race, as well as...

Boston Marathon Blog Part III: Hindsight is 20/20

0 Comments , in Sports Nutrition , Sustainable Sports Diet , Uncategorized on 01-03-2018

In Parts I and II, guest blogger Chandler Tucker, a senior nutrition major at Simmons College, shared her experiences as a novice runner. Here are here final words of advice,...

Boston Marathon Part II: Perspectives from a novice charity runner

0 Comments , in Sports Nutrition , Uncategorized on 25-02-2018

Navigating Athletes Village By guest blogger Chandler Tucker, nutrition and dietetics major at Simmons College In Part I, I shared my marathon morning mistakes. Here’s how the rest of the...

Nine Nutrition Tips for (Boston) Marathoners

0 Comments , in Sports Nutrition , Weight on 25-01-2017

Training for a marathon includes training your intestinal tract as well as your muscles. Here’s how to enhance your ability to enjoy both the long training runs and the marathon...

What to eat the week before the Boston Marathon

0 Comments , in Sports Nutrition on 12-04-2016

Your training may be done, but your can still enhance your performance by eating wisely, Here are answers to some questions you might have about how to eat the week...

Fueling during long runs

0 Comments , in Sports Nutrition on 09-04-2016

Nancy, how many calories should I try to consume during my long training runs, in preparation for my first marathon? I will be out there for at least four hours…...

What to drink on Marathon day?

0 Comments , in Sports Nutrition on 19-04-2014

The day of the marathon, your goal is to prevent dehydration so you stay out of the medical tent! Be sure to drink extra fluids (water, juice, sports drink) the...

Sample carbo-loading menu

0 Comments , in Sports Nutrition on 28-03-2014

Even if you do not / can not eat wheat, you can still carbo-load! Here’s how! The following 3,200 calorie high-carbohydrate diet provides about 3.5 grams carbohydrate per pound (8...

Fueling during exercise: how to enjoy long workouts

0 Comments , in Sports Nutrition , Sustainable Sports Diet on 06-01-2014

Do you have an upcoming marathon, century bike ride, triathlon, tennis tournament or other endurance event?Perhaps you feel confused about how to maintain energy during extended exercise sessions? This handy guide...