Finishing Strong

By Sally Hara, on April 15th, 2014%
Endurance athletes

The Boston Marathon is just around the corner and I find myself thinking of my many friends and clients who will be participating. Athletes across the country are busy training for this and many other endurance events in the coming months. Triathletes, cyclists, runners, hikers, mountain climbers, and so many others are figuring out . . . → Read More: Finishing Strong

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Carb-Loading Tips (and other nutrition hints for endurance events)

By Sally Hara, on June 20th, 2012%
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 Anyone planning on participating in a marathon, triathlon, century ride, long hike, climb, or other endurance event this weekend or in the near future?

Here are a few quick tips for those of you who are carb loading for an endurance event: Start increasing your carbohydrate intake 3 to 4 days before the event. True . . . → Read More: Carb-Loading Tips (and other nutrition hints for endurance events)

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Exercise-Induced “Food Intolerances”

By Sally Hara, on June 5th, 2012%
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Athletes may experience gastrointestinal (GI) problems resulting from food intolerances that are directly related to exercise and which are not a present when not exercising. . . . → Read More: Exercise-Induced “Food Intolerances”

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Sports Drinks: What’s in your bottle??

By Sally Hara, on April 19th, 2011%
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I was recently asked if there are certain sports drinks that I prefer over others. There are actually several sports drinks that I like, use, and recommend, depending on the type, duration, and intensity of training, environmental conditions, and individual considerations for each athlete. It seems like there are new products coming out every . . . → Read More: Sports Drinks: What’s in your bottle??

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Electrolytes Can Charge Athletic Performance

By Sally Hara, on August 18th, 2010%
athlete hydration electrolytes

What are electrolytes and why do sports nutrition experts recommend them for athletes? Are they some kind of super energy source? Why is a sports drink containing electrolytes any better than plain water? To best address these questions, it will be helpful have an understanding of the function of electrolytes in the human body.

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