Run Long, Run Healthy Weekly Roundup — March 17, 2022
Your weekly guided tour of the best new research and articles on running from around the web.
Diet
Should You Be Pumping More Iron into Your Diet?
According to alarming new research, iron deficiency is on the rise in the U.S. Here’s why that’s a problem for runners, and six strategies to ensure that you're getting enough.
Listen: Runners’ Nutrition, Gut and Weight with Meredith Terranova
In Episode 15 of the Endurance Podcast, host Ian Sharman talks with running nutritionist Meredith Terranova about fueling for races, training the gut, various diets and racing weight.
Tina Muir And Relative Energy Deficiency In Sport on the Endurance Podcast with Ian Sharman
Former elite marathoner Tina Muir discusses her experience with disordered eating, the warning signs for RED-S and what to do about it.
A Body Tuned for Performance
Rules for managing your body composition without focusing on your weight.
The Importance of Loving Your Diet
Healthy eating has two components: healthy food and a healthy relationship with food.
Why We Fall for Diet Fads
Exercise scientist Steve Magness on “bro science,” social media bubbles and how to avoid getting sold an agenda.
A Week of Boston Marathon Fueling: Becky Wade’s Food Diary
Becky Wade, 2:30 marathoner, details exactly what she ate during a week in the heart of marathon training.
Is the Keto Diet Right for Runners?
Is the high-fat, low-carb Ketogenic diet a valuable nutrition plan for runners?
How to Eat For a Marathon
Check out Susan Lacke's author page.
Diet Quality: What is it and Why Does it Matter?
Debunking popular healthy diets, diet quality rates all food based on its positive effect on health.
Nutrition Tweaks for Half-Marathon Training
A nutritionist breaks down one runner's daily diet.