Aid Stations are made to give you the nourishment you need when you need it. However, at larger races they can be hectic and hard to get through while still maintaining your pace and, in some cases, peace of mind In this episode of CLIFCast, you’ll find out the best ways to navigate aid stations and hear a few funny and strange stories, including some from the Clif Bar Pace Team.
Most runners are familiar with Carbo Loading. Like dining on a big bowl of Pasta the night before a big race. The idea is to get enough carbs into your body so that those carbs can turn into energy the next day. But what is the best way to carbo load? And is it actually necessary? Find out in the newest episode of CLIFCast.
Last December we had the chance to sit down with Team CLIF Bar runner Dakota Jones, who is not only one of the most talented ultra distance runners in the world but also one of the youngest. In this episode, you’ll hear our conversation as we explore his earliest days as a runner, his favorite places to run, his approach to training and eating, and lots more in the newest episode of CLIFCast.
Yeah, it’s true: almost every runner has experienced some kind of stomach issue on a run or in a race. So we’re here to help you learn how to avoid and manage gastrointestinal, or GI, issues on a run. Learn all about it in the newest episode of CLIFCast.
Runners and other active people do their best when eating good food and maintaining a healthy diet. But sometimes it’s hard to know if what you’re putting in your body is actually helping your performance. And what’s even harder is to remember exactly what you ate on a day to day basis. That’s where food logs come in. By maintaining a food log, you can track what you eat every day and get a better understanding of how your nutrition is affecting your athletic performance. Learn all about it in the newest episode of CLIFCast.
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