Nutritionist Nancy Clark talks to us about a couple of things that often plague runners: side stickers and GI issues. She offers information and advice on these pesky running annoyances and tips on how to handle them.

Is it just me or is it hot out there? Don’t beat yourself up if your running hasn’t been quite up to snuff lately. The heat and humidity really does suck the life out of us. Here are some reminders about running in the heat.

I’m sure you’ve heard it before but being a stay-at-home mom is more than a full-time job. It’s a 24/7 job which requires endless multi-tasking with no vacations or sick days in sight. Trying to etch out a few quiet moments to yourself can seem downright impossible at times. When you do find that elusive “me” time life can suddenly seem so much lighter and happier. So, how can the average stay-at-home mom find the time to run, much less train for a goal race such as a 5k, half …

Here it comes – Summer! And with it comes the heat and humidity. After that rather rough winter we recently endured here in the Northeast I made a public declaration that once summer hit I would not complain once about the heat or humidity. I’m sticking to that promise but that doesn’t mean I won’t be cursing the weather under my breath from time to time. We’ve already seen some scorchers around here, earlier this month the temperatures soared into the 90′s before cooling off again but the heat is …

If you’ve ever had to take time off from running due to injury you know how frustrating it is to sit on the sidelines and watch your hard-earned fitness fizzle away. You won’t lose your fitness overnight, or even within a week for that matter, but eventually it will happen, you will start to lose fitness. A general rule of thumb is that it takes approximately 2 weeks of non-exercise until you begin to lose fitness. (Numbers vary according to your fitness level prior to stopping exercise.) It can take …

Coaches Corner is a new series on the website featuring local coaches sharing their knowledge. Read what our coaches have to say about training smart and staying injury-free.

What does it mean to peak? How do you know when you are peaking? These are questions I explore and talk about my own experiences with peaking.

Tapering can be a tricky process. Determining exactly how to taper depends not only on the race distance for which you are training but also on your personal preferences and experiences. What exactly does it mean to “taper”? Basically, you decrease your mileage in the days and weeks leading up to your goal race while still maintaining intensity in your workouts. Tapering allows your body to get more rest and repair muscle damage. During this time you end up with some free time on your hands, especially if you are tapering for longer distance races. Runners may feel a little anxious about their upcoming race and they may begin to second guess themselves about their training. This is a great time to reconnect with the world around you by spending more time with your family friends and working on fueling and hydrating your body for race day.