Clifcast

We recently invited folks to tweet in their sports nutrition related questions. In this episode, our in-house Nutritionist, Tara, answers some of these questions. What are some great ways to prepare for a marathon, what are some good recovery tips and, maybe most importantly, just how many Clif Bars can you have in a day?

Team Clif Bar athlete Stephanie Howe is remarkable: she didn't set out to be a runner but after doing a race on a whim she discovered a talent and passion she didn't know she had. She’s now a professional ultrarunner, all the while getting her PhD and managing her own coaching business The post Stephanie Howe appeared first on PAGATIM.fm.

Training effectively Triathalons and the three disciplines – swimming, running, and cycling - is mentally, physically, and nutritionally challenging. On this episode we hit one mountain head on - Nutrition. Learn what will help your body be its best on race day by fueling it properly for each activity - when and with what? The post Nutrition Basics for Triathletes appeared first on PAGATIM.fm.

At times, the latest expert advice can appear to be contradictory from one period to the next: Fat is bad for you, a little fat is good, chocolate is a no-no, a little chocolate is healthy, even wine has been contested. What should we believe and what are the current trends today that will hold up the test of time? On this episode of CLIFCast, we speak with Mitzi Dulan, a nationally recognized sports nutritionist who has written countless articles, authored a book, has nearly 4 four million followers on Pinterest and coaches professional athletes on nutrition. The post The Latest Sports Nutrition Trends with Mitzi Dulan appeared first on PAGATIM.fm.

The two best foods to help you sleep better and why don't I need great sleep the night before a race. The post Sleep: Why runners need it and the best ways to get it appeared first on PAGATIM.fm.

She's the 2011 & 2012 North American Female Ultrarunner of the Year and a Team CLIF Bar member plus a vegetarian. Hear what she has to say about her success, strategy and diet. The post ELLIE GREENWOOD appeared first on PAGATIM.fm.

CLIFCast caught up with renowned Ultra Runner and Team Clif Bar athlete, Ian Sharman, to hear more about his record breaking run during this year’s Grand Slam of Ultra Running – a series of four 100 mile races here in the US. Sit back and listen as Ian shares some great stories from his amazing […] The post Ian Sharman appeared first on PAGATIM.fm.

Whomever said, "An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure." hasn't listened tot his episode. It's worth more. The post Injury Prevention appeared first on PAGATIM.fm.

Our in-house Registered Dietician Tara Dellolacono Thies joins Chris Randall to share the latest research on hydration. How do carbs play a role? What are the warning signs of dehydration? What are the consequences of poor hydration? On this episode of CLIFCast you’ll learn the answers to all of these questions, plus how to calculate your sweat rate-and why that’s important to know- and what kind of nutrients you’ll need that you can’t get from plain old water. The post Hydration appeared first on PAGATIM.fm.

Let’s talk about protein. What’s the difference between animal and plant protein? How much protein do runners actually need? When is the best time to take in protein? In this episode, we update one of our earliest episodes about protein, the nutrient that’s essential to your health and well-being. The post Protein appeared first on PAGATIM.fm.

How do you prepare for your morning run? Do you need to eat before? Or can you roll out of bed and go? And if you don’t eat before, what do you need to eat after your run to recover? Today we sit down with some CLIF runners to talk with them about their experience with morning runs. We’ll also chat with our in-house sports dietitian and nutritionist about the best way to prepare yourself for your morning run and everything that follows. The post Morning Runs appeared first on PAGATIM.fm.

Ever gone on a trip to Boulder or Lake Tahoe and been unable to maintain your usual pace? Have you felt nausea, headaches, light-headedness, and dry mouth and eyes? That’s because running at high altitudes means less oxygen and moisture for your body. Tips from our experts include LOTS of hydration, and easing into your running routine. Start easy, and always have a water bottle in hand - before, during, and after your travel. Give your body the time it needs to adapt to its new environment if you can, and give yourself lots of recovery time. The post Running at Elevation appeared first on PAGATIM.fm.

Legendary ultra-runner Scott Jurek joined us at the Clif Bar Theatre for our Team Clif Bar Presents series, and we wanted to share some of our favorite snippets with you. Jurek is best known for his long list of ultra-marathon wins and course records, including the 135-mile Badwater Ultramarathon, all while being fueled by a vegan, plant-based diet. Most recently he’s authored the best-selling book “Eat and Run.” The post Legendary ultra-runner Scott Jurek appeared first on PAGATIM.fm.

If you’re a runner trying to stay healthy and eat smart, you know that any kind of travel can be a challenge – whether it’s a trip to the office for the day or heading to a new location for a race. In this episode, we chat with a team of runners from CLIF Bar […] The post Eating on the Road appeared first on PAGATIM.fm.

Come celebrate the pain, sweat, and fun of finishing a marathon. Listen to You Did it! The Clif Bar band’s attempt at a super catchy, at times over-the-top, melodic rock song inspired by 80’s big hair rock, and children’s cartoons. Congrats on finishing your marathon – whichever one it may have been. You did it! […] The post You Did It! appeared first on PAGATIM.fm.

On our last episode, you learned what it takes to prepare for a Tough Mudder race nutritionally. You also heard how difficult, challenging, and fun they can be. In this episode, Team Clif Bar runner Eric Johnson, who qualified and ran in the World’s Toughest Mudder event, sat down with us to share his story. […] The post Eric Johnson explains how, and why, he got into running. Across Nevada appeared first on PAGATIM.fm.

You think running a marathon is hard? Ricardo Balazs and the CLIFCast team take you on a journey through what some have called “hell and back”. If you have never taken part in a Tough Mudder race, you will realize after listening to this episode that this could be one of the most fun races […] The post Learn how to take down one Tough Mudder! appeared first on PAGATIM.fm.

People don't think about them often, but Aid Stations are your best friend on a course. Learn how not to make them an enemy. The post Learn how and why Aid Stations can make your next marathon your best. appeared first on PAGATIM.fm.

There's nothing wrong with this bowl of spaghetti but learn what else will make it a great run The post Learn what Carbohydrates to feed your body for the best results appeared first on PAGATIM.fm.

If you have the inner desire to do more, to push your body beyond a marathon, then gear up for this episode of ClifCast, as we sit down one on one with American Ultra Marathon runner, Dakota Jones. Learn about his favorite places to run, how he trains and eats, and more secrets that will make you a better runner. The post Hear from American Ultra Marathon Runner, Dakota Jones appeared first on PAGATIM.fm.