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Lauren Runswild
Dec 31 min read
The Carb Paradox in Ultrarunning
In coaching ultrarunners/athletes, one of the biggest challenges I face is helping them navigate fueling. Most fear using large amounts...
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Lauren Runswild
Apr 182 min read
Training for a Marathon vs. an Ultramarathon: how they differ
A lot of runners may think that marathon and ultramarathon training are quite similar, especially if you’re talking about a flat road...
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Lauren Runswild
Mar 263 min read
Improving Metabolic Health as an Athlete
You've likely heard the staggering statistics regarding metabolic health and type 2 diabetes in the United States. Around 90 million...
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Lauren Runswild
Mar 75 min read
Training Zones, Heart Rate and RPE for Endurance Athletes
Spend a day on social media and you'll hear all kinds of opinions on training for endurance sports. Terms like training zones, heart...
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Lauren Runswild
Feb 212 min read
Homemade Running Fuel: Granola Bars
Tired of shelling out tons of money for running-specific fuel like gels and bars? For big races I often make my own treats to save...
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Lauren Runswild
Dec 27, 20231 min read
Bone Health in Female Athletes
Thirty-five to 50 percent of women have low bone mass by age 50. Your lifetime risk of having a hip fracture is higher than breast...
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Lauren Runswild
Oct 3, 20231 min read
Tapering
Ah tapering, a necessary evil in endurance sports! Tapering allows your body to perform optimally on race day. While some people may...
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Lauren Runswild
Jul 21, 20232 min read
Weight Loss for Athletes
Many people come to me looking for coaching to do two seemingly opposing things: 1) to perform better and 2) to lose weight. So the...
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Lauren Runswild
Jul 7, 20232 min read
Before You Purchase a Single Supplement, Read This!
Are you trying to major in the minors? In other words, are you becoming consumed with things that have little benefit to your health...
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Lauren Runswild
Jul 5, 20232 min read
Hydration 101 and the Sweat Test
Running in the summer heat can be difficult. If you have a long run or race planned, hydration should be one of your primary focuses. It...
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Lauren Runswild
Jun 14, 20232 min read
Ultrarunning and Specificity During Training
It's summer which means training for fall ultras is in full swing! One of the best ways to prepare for your fall ultra is to make your...
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Lauren Runswild
May 4, 20232 min read
Cadence and Running
Clients often ask if they should worry about cadence when running. Let’s break down what cadence is, discuss if we really need to worry...
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Lauren Runswild
Apr 11, 20231 min read
Mental Toughness and Ultrarunning
In ultra running, the mental game is a HUGE factor in your success. Sure, you need the physical training and grit to carry you through...
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Lauren Runswild
Jan 13, 20231 min read
Why building muscle mass and consuming high quality protein are your SECRET WEAPONS
This week I gave a nutrition and health seminar at my local library. I thought a lot about the information I discussed and the wheels...
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Lauren Runswild
Nov 29, 20221 min read
De-Load Weeks
Do you feel like you’re always climbing the mountain but never reaching the peak? Maybe your stress-recovery load from training is out of...
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Lauren Runswild
Sep 7, 20222 min read
How to Incorporate Cycling into Ultra Training
Training for ultramarathons is a time-consuming endeavor. Adding strength training and cross-training to your routine can become an...
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Lauren Runswild
Aug 2, 20221 min read
Female Athlete Nutrition: Hierarchy of Needs
If you are a female athlete, what does the latest research say regarding nutrition? There’s a lot of noise out there on social media and...
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Lauren Runswild
Jul 31, 20221 min read
Need Some Direction but Can't Hire a Coach?
I get it. Spending money on a trainer is, in reality, a luxury. With rising prices in every area of our lives, setting aside money for...
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Lauren Runswild
Jul 27, 20221 min read
Self-Improvement vs Self-Acceptance: what’s the goal?
How do we find the balance between self-improvement and self-acceptance? Can both exist at the same time? This is a question I have...
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Lauren Runswild
Jul 24, 20223 min read
How to Return to Running after a Break
Life can be unpredictable. As many runners know, setbacks are sometimes a reality during training. Whether due to injury, illness or...
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