Performance Tip Of The Week

FEAR OF FRUCTOSE
Fructose is having a public relations crisis. Its reputation started to take a nosedive several years ago when some nutrition experts suggested that Americans eat far too much of it and that it is a major cause of the so-called obesity epidemic. Things got worse when studies provided a measure of support for this opinion. While fructose is a natural sugar found in many fruits, most of the fructose in the American diet takes the form of high-fructose corn syrup, a processed sugar added to soft drinks, candy, and other... Read more...
CONSIDER NUTRITION WHEN CHOOSING WHICH MARATHON TO RUN
I just signed up to run the Wine Country Marathon in Sonoma County, Calif. Several important considerations influenced my choice of this event over others. First, the timing is good for me. The race falls in mid-October, the ideal time to take advantage of my summer training. Second, the location couldn’t be better. Healdsburg, where the marathon starts and finishes, is less than three hours by car from where I live and it’s in the heart of wine country—a great destination for a weekend getaway with my wife whether or... Read more...
GIVE YOUR PERFORMANCE A JOLT
For many athletes, especially those who exercise in the morning, workout begins with a cup of coffee.  For athletes and non-athletes alike, coffee jump starts their day.  This caffeinated boost wakes us up and makes us more alert.  With the proliferation of coffee shops on every corner and caffeinated products sold in grocery and convenience stores, we have become a caffeinated nation.  Caffeine is the most widely used drug in the world.  Although the benefits of caffeine in endurance exercise were first reported over 30 years ago, new studies reveal... Read more...