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By: Mayo Clinic Health System The taper is an essential aspect of training that many new runners need to remember to incorporate into their...
Written by: April Graff, MS, RD, LD, Hy-Vee Dietitian As race-day approaches, runners often focus on tapering mileage and refining their race-day strategy. Equally...
Written by: April Graff, Hy-Vee Dietitian Staying hydrated sounds simple, but many runners find it harder than expected. You may head out for a...
Written by: April Graff, Hy-Vee Dietitian As summer training miles add up, many runners find themselves hitting a wall, not from lack of motivation,...
By: Mayo Clinic Health System Years ago, weightlifting was thought to be reserved solely for bodybuilders and athletes. However, there has been significant research...
Written by: April Graff, Hy-Vee Dietitian Monounsaturated fats play an important role in fueling runners, especially for adults ages 35 to 55 who are...
By: Mayo Clinic Health System One of the most valuable things you have is your health. As a dietitian, I have received numerous queries...
Written by: April Graff, Hy-Vee Dietitian If you are training for a 5K, half marathon, or full marathon, you already understand the value of...
April Graff, MS, RD, LD Hy-Vee Dietitian Why Runners Should Pay Attention to Hemoglobin A1c Whether you’re training for a 5K, gearing up for...
By: Mayo Clinic Health System There are a lot of variations to clean eating; but, basically, it refers to eating foods that are as...
