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What Should I Eat Before and After a Run? By Cristina Sutter, SportMedBC RunWalk Dietitian Fueling yourself well is key to training for a 10K race. Eating the right foods at the right times makes all the difference. Four to six small meals a day is great for optimal energy and to avoid getting too hungry and overeating later in the day. When we forget to eat and skip meals, our muscles are broken down for energy and our metabolic rate slows. Eating a small meal every 3-4 hours helps you build muscle and fuels your training and recovery. Plan a snack 1-2 hours before a run - good examples...

The Meal Habit By Cristina Sutter, SportMedBC RunWalk Dietitian Are your mealtimes pleasant and enjoyable? Do you have regular meals or do you sometimes miss meals? Do you sit down at the table to eat or do you eat on the go? Do you eat with your family or companion or is the TV your dinner date? Believe it or not, these aspects of mealtime structure are strong predictors of good nutrition and a healthy weight. Admittedly, preparing regular meals is a lot of work: Buying groceries, stocking the fridge, planning meals, cooking food that you and your family enjoy, and to orchestrate our meals...

TRAIN RIGHT, EAT RIGHT! Just about two months away until the 2017 Vancouver Sun Run! Don’t miss this FREE SportMed RunWalk Webinar! So your training is going great, but that’s just one of the steps. You have to be sure to eat the right food at the right time. Join SportMedBC RunWalk Coach Lynn Kanuka and SportMedBC RunWalk Dietitian Cristina Sutter as they discuss healthy eating and nutrition goals through Vancouver Sun Run InTraining 2017. REGISTER NOW Title: Train Right, Eat Right! Date: Thursday, February 16th, 2017 Time: 12:00pm - 12:30pm SPACE IS LIMITED SportMedBC will help...