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The ‘McRunner’ diet: How much does nutrition matter?

While some athletes claim junk food is fine, experts say quality counts: Would you put low-grade gas in your Mercedes?

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Runners' top diet blunders – and how to avoid them

If you’re running on empty, you’re going to hit a wall. Here’s how to get the right amount of fuel – at the right time

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Thousands of people ran down Bay Street at the start of the Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon on September 28, 2008.
Marathon Running

Too much fuel, or not enough: Both can be a problem for runners

To get hydration and nutrition levels just right, marathon runners need to practise before the race

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Running

Why is running making me fat?

Most people overestimate how many calories they’ve burned during exercise, so they overindulge at the dinner table and pack on the pounds

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Chris Brandt, with fellow runner
Katherine Moore, now lets
himself enjoy post-run pints
of beer at a pub. Before, ‘I was
pretty monk-like,’ he says. LAURA
LEYSHON FOR THE GLOBE AND MAIL
Running

I run to drink

Long thought of as health-conscious abstainers, some runners see the activity as a way to balance out less than healthy behaviour

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Avoid crashing – fuel up right for your run

Taking on carbs before, during and after a run is a key strategy for fast recovery

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Pietro Piller Cottrer of Italy competes during the Men's 50 km Mass Start Classic cross-country skiing on day 17 of the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics.
Leslie Beck

Embrace carbs to fuel athletic performance

Knowing what to eat – and when to eat it – will help you maximize your workouts and stay strong and lean

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Jockology

How do antioxidants affect my workout?

Our faith in the power of antioxidants may be misplaced, according to new studies

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Hounds of the Calgary Hash House Harriers follow their hare to a refreshing round of pints.
Beer run

A beer before a run? Some serious runners say yes

Competitive distance runners, unlike hockey or rugby players, are better known as boy scouts than party boys, but some say that's just a stereotype.

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Leslie Beck's Food for Thought

What’s the best diet for an active lifestyle?

Eating the right foods at the right times can give you a competitive edge