Nutrition articles for Runners created by Sports RD Natalie Rizzo https://greenletes.com/category/running/runner-nutrition/ Mon, 22 Sep 2025 18:32:12 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.2 https://greenletes.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/favicon-96x96.png Nutrition articles for Runners created by Sports RD Natalie Rizzo https://greenletes.com/category/running/runner-nutrition/ 32 32 Is a Plant-Based Diet Right for Runners? What You Need to Know https://greenletes.com/pros-cons-plant-based-diet-runners/ https://greenletes.com/pros-cons-plant-based-diet-runners/#respond Mon, 22 Sep 2025 18:27:45 +0000 https://greenletes.com/?p=21584 If you’ve ever wondered whether a plant-based diet helps or hurts your running performance, you’re not alone. As a plant-based sports dietitian who has worked with hundreds of runners, I am constantly fielding questions about whether or not you can thrive as a plant-based athlete. The truth? A plant-based diet can absolutely support your running […]

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]]> https://greenletes.com/pros-cons-plant-based-diet-runners/feed/ 0 These are the top 9 nutrition tips for runners, according to a sports dietitian https://greenletes.com/running-nutrition-plan/ https://greenletes.com/running-nutrition-plan/#respond Wed, 04 Sep 2024 17:20:07 +0000 https://greenletes.com/?p=21362 The top 9 things you need to know to create a running nutrition plan and increase performance. Running is a fantastic way to stay fit, relieve stress, and challenge yourself both mentally and physically. Whether you’re a seasoned marathoner or just starting your running journey, nutrition is crucial to performance and overall well-being. A good […]

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]]> https://greenletes.com/olympic-triathlon-nutrition/feed/ 0 How to carb load for a marathon (or any long distance race) https://greenletes.com/how-to-carb-load/ https://greenletes.com/how-to-carb-load/#comments Tue, 31 Jul 2018 20:19:46 +0000 https://greenletes.com/?p=16547 The ultimate guide to carb loading for your next marathon, half marathon or triathlon for maximum energy levels. If you’re gearing up for a marathon or any type of long-distance race, you’ve probably heard that carb-loading can help maximize performance. But carb-loading for a marathon is more precise than just eating pasta and bagels. There […]

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