Episode 46 of The Final Sprint Podcast features my interview with Jeff Johnson; Senior Brand Manager and Nutritionist for Kashi.
Jeff, an avid athlete in his own right, speaks about Kashi’s line of health and energy-packed nutritional items, new products on the horizon, and their role in encouraging people to “make a change”.
In the interview Jeff also talks about his personal mission and Kashi’s commitment to offer
natural foods that make people feel better, healthier, stronger and happier.
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how Kashi’s cereals, crackers, energy bars, and frozen entrees can compliment your current training and nutritional regimen and much more!
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Music: Ryan Ahlwardt & Darnell Perkins
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March is beginning to fly by; hopefully signaling the end of bitter cold temperatures and snow storms.
It also means that our mileage is on the rise, spring marathons are drawing near and proper nutrition is more important than ever. However, with time at a premium it can be a real challenge to properly fuel our bodies.
That’s why we’ve teamed up with VEGA to keep you going strong with “Real Food. Fast” . During this three week sweepstakes you’ll have a chance each week to win high quality nutritional products and other items from Vega.
This week we’ll be giving away: a box of VEGA’s berry flavored Whole Food Energy Bars, the VEGA deluxe water bottle and a copy of IRONMAN triathlete (and VEGA formulator) Brendan Brazier’s book: “Thrive: A guide to optimal health & performance through plant-based whole foods” .
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Nutrition is an essential, but often misunderstood, dimension of any training plan. As a runner you are probably tuned in to the idea of carbo-loading, but beyond that - you may be drawing a blank. That’s why I am going to help familiarize you with ten foods that can help (or hurt) your performance.
For even more information on what and when runners’ should eat, check out: “Crunch Time: Optimum nutrition for runners”)
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Find yourself dragging through those morning runs? Your 10k pace not where you want it? Sprinting toward the porta potties on race day? There could be an easy fix and it all starts with your diet.
Every runner’s training regimen, regardless of experience level, should have a focus on proper nutritional maintenance. When and what you eat can significantly affect your workout and performance will suffer without the proper balance of nutrients.
A common mistake made by runners, especially those early morning warriors, is running before fueling up. Without the proper nutrients in your system, your body will suffer from lowered glycogen and blood-glucose levels; depriving the body of essential energy and sustenance.
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The Final Sprint, through an exhaustive process of product reviews and a comparison of empirical data, has determined the best nutritional products to help fuel and replenish your bodies.
These TFS Top Picks of 2006 are the best of their kind and will help you to finish strong in your next race.
Stay tuned because later today TFS will publish our list of the year’s best gear and accessories!
Endurance Beverages (use during activity)
Recovery Beverage (use after activity)
Energy Bars
Energy Gels
Meal Replacement Shakes
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