Nutrition and Healthy Running

There is a wealth of research showing the relationship between healthy eating and good running.

The better our athletes eat, the better they will run. At home, please encourage your athletes tofocus on the following foods and beverages .

● Almonds● Eggs● Dark leafy greens, mixed salad greens, fresh vegetables of all kinds● Sweet potatoes● 100% whole grain bread● Oranges, apples, stone fruit, bananas, and berries● Avocados● Salmon and other lean fish● Chicken, turkey, and other lean protein● Brown rice, quinoa, whole grain oats and other whole grains● Whole grain pasta● Low­fat yogurt● Peanut butter● Dark chocolate● Water, water, water, water, water