Running Tips & Tricks by Sports Dietitian, Natalie Rizzo | Greenletes. https://greenletes.com/category/running/ 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 Running Tips & Tricks by Sports Dietitian, Natalie Rizzo | Greenletes. https://greenletes.com/category/running/ 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/breakfast-before-marathon/feed/ 0 What Happens to Your Body When You Drink Alcohol After Running? https://greenletes.com/alcohol-and-running/ https://greenletes.com/alcohol-and-running/#respond Thu, 15 May 2025 13:56:22 +0000 https://greenletes.com/?p=21519 We’ve all been there—you’re wrapping up a long run and looking forward to a cold post-run beer or celebratory mimosa. But if you’re serious about recovery and performance, it’s worth understanding why alcohol and running don’t always mix. Alcohol can interfere with the body’s natural exercise recovery process, delaying muscle repair, increasing dehydration, and even […]

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]]> https://greenletes.com/alcohol-and-running/feed/ 0 This is how many gels you need during a half marathon, according to a sports dietitian https://greenletes.com/gels-half-marathon/ https://greenletes.com/gels-half-marathon/#respond Sat, 08 Mar 2025 15:29:35 +0000 https://greenletes.com/?p=21443 Runners are no strangers to sports gels. Whether you love or hate them, sports gels provide energy for long-distance runs or races, like half or full marathons. Eating sports gels at the right moments can be the difference between a PB and bonking during a half marathon. But what exactly is in a sports gel, […]

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]]> https://greenletes.com/gels-half-marathon/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/running-nutrition-plan/feed/ 0 10 Best Nutrition Tips For Marathon Runners https://greenletes.com/nutrition-tips-marathon-runners/ https://greenletes.com/nutrition-tips-marathon-runners/#respond Tue, 07 Feb 2023 15:14:29 +0000 https://greenletes.com/?p=21013 Fueling during a marathon is tricky, but your performance will undoubtedly reach new heights once you nail your marathon nutrition plan. Throw plant-based eating into the mix and you may feel completely overwhelmed with fueling for a marathon.  The good news is that I’m a plant-based Sports Dietitian who has written a book dedicated to […]

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]]> https://greenletes.com/what-to-eat-night-before-marathon/feed/ 0 Vegan Marathon Diet: How to Fuel for Training and Race Day https://greenletes.com/vegan-marathon-diet/ https://greenletes.com/vegan-marathon-diet/#respond Thu, 24 Sep 2020 13:12:00 +0000 https://greenletes.com/?p=19193 A comprehensive guide to fueling before, during and after a half marathon. Plant-based foods that will help you PR in your next race and foods to avoid! Preparing for a marathon is no easy task. Not only is training important for performance, but so is nutrition.   Whether you’re new to plant-based eating or a […]

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