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Marathon 2012 Training Runs

WEEKLY TRAINING RUN DETAILS: All levels and abilities are welcome Test the latest Adidas running gear Post-run clinics on gear and nutrition on 1/15 and 1/22 You do not need to be registered for the Marathon in order to participate Every Sunday at 9AM starting Sunday January 8th City Sports Wellesley 475 Washington Street Wellesley, [...]

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LOVE EGGS

Can eggs—yolk and all—fit into a heart-healthy sports diet? Yes! Although eggs have been given a bad rap because the yolk is high in cholesterol and has been thought to elevate blood cholesterol, the majority of healthy active people can enjoy the whole egg, yolk and all! Just go easy on the saturated fat in [...]

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Nutrition Tips to Conquer the Cold

Q. When I go for a run in the cold, I often get chilled. Any nutrition suggestions for helping me enjoy my winter workouts? A. Winter nutrition is important and can certainly make cold weather exercise more fun. Here are a few winter fueling tips to help athletes of all stay fit and comfortable through the [...]

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Diet VS Exercise

While a combination of exercising more and eating less is a good idea, the key to losing undesired body fat is to eat fewer calories. Subtracting food seems to be more important than adding on exercise for fat loss.

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How to build your Sports Diet

“What percent of my calories should come from carbohydrates, protein and fat?” my client asked in his efforts to improve his sports diet and his performance. “Should it be 40% carb, 30% protein and 30% fat? Or 65-15-30?” Clearly, he had been reading the popular literature and felt totally confused by the mixed messages.

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