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Tuesday, January 31, 2012

Hydration!

While we’ve address this topic and related product a couple times on our blog, we haven’t really gone into too much depth on the performance benefits of proper hydration nor really touched on the wide variety of product developed to address hydration needs. As we, runners and walkers, consider the changing seasons and the prospects…   Read Full Post >

 
Monday, January 2, 2012

New Year’s Revolution: Lose Weight

The Resolution is the Revolution. This year instead of a resolution, choose to be a part of a revolution. Revolutionize yourself, and choose to do something that for you, and the people around you is revolutionary. Avoid the challenges of sticking with your resolution. Don’t resolve – revolt to a new you. New Year’s Revolution:…   Read Full Post >

 
Monday, October 24, 2011

Post-Marathon Recovery

Here’s to you, post-Chicago Marathon training program. I’m calling it my “Run if you want to, but it’s no biggie if you don’t” program. While some are gearing up for the Hot Chocolate race, a November marathon or an upcoming half-marathon, I did last weekend’s Pumpkins 5K and haven’t signed up for anything else. The…   Read Full Post >

 
Thursday, July 28, 2011

Fuel the Fire – Nutrition After Activity (4 of 4)

Written by: Dan Kittaka, Assistant Buyer at Fleet Feet Sports This is the final segment in the Fuel the Fire series where we will talk about nutrition after activity, and the importance at this stage. Quickly replacing energy in the form of carbohydrates and consumption of proteins to help rebuild broken down muscle tissues is…   Read Full Post >

 
Thursday, July 28, 2011

Fuel the Fire – Nutrition During Activity (3 of 4)

Written by: Dan Kittaka, Assistant Buyer at Fleet Feet Sports The last two weeks we’ve looked at the importance of nutrition and being hydrated before endurance activity. This week we’ll take a look at some solutions for nutrition during endurance activity. Electrolyte and fluid replacement keeps your muscles functioning smoothly and reduces the opportunity for…   Read Full Post >

 
Thursday, July 28, 2011

Fuel the Fire – Nutrition Before Activity (2 of 4)

Written by: Dan Kittaka, Assistant Buyer at Fleet Feet Sports Last week, we talked about the importance of staying hydrated and gave some tips on hydration before, during and after activity. The next few weeks we’ll go into further detail on nutrition for each of the phases of your workout. In addition to staying well…   Read Full Post >

 
Thursday, July 28, 2011

Fuel the Fire – Hydration (1 of 4)

Written by Dan Kittaka, Assistant Buyer at Fleet Feet Sports Nutrition is a key component to fitness that is often overlooked until your body is already in deficit. Don’t be caught empty handed; here is a quick guide to dialing in your nutrition. Before talking about anything else, a key component to your nutrition puzzle…   Read Full Post >