On the road again… soon?

This morning I watched my dog chasing deer and I was jealous.  No, I don’t have a burning desire to hunt or run after wild animals, I was jealous that she could actually run.  I’m injured and I’m grumpy and irritable because of it (just ask my family and friends).  I’ve been afflicted by my nemesis, patellar tendinitis, and it’s caused me to be sedentary for weeks.  I can’t tolerate biking, don’t even dream of jogging, and to be honest, I don’t swim because I find it intimidating and a chore.  The pain has gotten so bad that I’ve put my goal of running 2009 miles off until 2010 (when I will run 2010 miles) and have even sought out medical advice.  The doctor told me what I already suspected - it’s an  overuse injury- but I needed to make sure it wasn’t more serious.    Read the rest of this entry »

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Da Bears!

Last evening I found myself at an NFL game, decked-out in my team’s colors, bravely cheering for the visiting team (as they suffered an embarrasing defeat) and surrounded by die-hard hometown fans.  To distract myself from the gentle harassment of these fans, I found my mind wandering to food (a common diversion for a dietitian).  Already looking for an excuse to retreat from the sea of thunderous cheers, I decided that one can’t fully experience an NFL game without visiting the concession stand and left my seat to explore the food offerings of the stadium.  Read the rest of this entry »

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On the Road Again

The RDs from Swim, Bike, Run, Eat just returned from Denver, CO where the American Dietetic Association’s Food and Nutrition Conference was taking place.  What a beautiful place- who wouldn’t want to live surrounded by plenty of fun things to see and do and run on mountain trails?  But there’s one drawback to the Mile-High city… the Mile-High status.

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Marathon Season

Fall has officially arrived and to many that means marathon season is here.  I am assured of this as I prepare for one last jog before tomorrow’s big Chicago marathon.

For many of our readers, race day brings excitement and also worry- what should I eat?  when should I eat?  what should I wear?  and what in the world was I thinking when I signed up for this 4 months ago?   Well, while you should NEVER try anything new on race day, I can tell you what I’m doing and some of the best practices in the field of sports nutrition. Read the rest of this entry »

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