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Breakfast and Weight Loss
Posted by Janine Wong MS, RD on January 21, 2013
The Starting Line: What type of breakfast is the most beneficial for weight loss? Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. It has become a cliche, but years of research support it. However, the frequency of skipping breakfast has increased from 14% in 1965 to 25% in 1991. Some people believe that cutting breakfast is an easy way to limit calories and lose weight. Studies have found that this str...
Barefoot Running Effects on Injuries
Posted by Toran MacLeod PT, PhD on January 14, 2013
The Starting Line: Can running barefoot help prevent running injuries? Traditional running shoes have cushioning that allows for the comfortable rearfoot strike pattern present in 80% of runners. This rearfoot strike is associated with an impact spike in the vertical ground reaction force, which creates high loading rates within the leg. Over time, these repetitive loading events may lead to injuries su...
New Year's Resolutions: Train Smart, Not Hard
Posted by Kelly Carmichael, USATF Certified Coach on January 7, 2013
The Starting Line: How can I keep my New Year’s resolution and step up my training? A New Year’s Resolution is a promise to better yourself. Many people resolve to lose weight, run more often, or achieve that elusive personal record. Whatever your goals, the best way of achieving them is to train smart, not hard. One of the most common resolutions is to adopt and maintain a regular exercise...
Four Steps to Take Before Starting to Train
Posted by Kelly Carmichael, USATF Certified Coach on December 24, 2012
The Starting Line: How do I begin to train for my upcoming race? Whether you are training for your first 5k or your annual marathon, there are a few steps you need to take before lacing up your sneakers. Regardless of your experience level, it is important to plan certain aspects of your training before you even begin. Follow these simple steps to success in your training this year! 1. Set a Goal In o...
Caffeine and Running
Posted by Janine Wong MS, RD on December 10, 2012
The Starting Line: Does caffeine improve running performance? Caffeine is a safe and naturally occurring drug, well known for its “energy boosting” properties. Many beverages and foods naturally contain caffeine, and it is a popular additive in energy and sport drinks and gels (see table below). Caffeine is absorbed rapidly via the stomach lining, peaks in the blood in 30 minutes to 2 hours,...
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