Clifcast

Almost every runner has experienced some kind of stomach issue on a run or in a race. Learn how to avoid and manage gastrointestinal, or GI, issues on a run. The post Avoiding GI Issues appeared first on PAGATIM.fm.

Runners, and other active people, do their best when eating good food and maintaining a healthy diet. But sometimes it’s hard to know if what you’re putting in your body is actually helping your performance. And what’s even harder is to remember exactly what you ate on a day to day basis. That’s where food […] The post Food Logs appeared first on PAGATIM.fm.

In this special edition, we speak with Team Clif Bar runner Ian Sharman and explore how he first got into running, what keeps him going and what he eats and drinks to stay healthy and strong. The post Ian Sharman Interview appeared first on PAGATIM.fm.

Find out exactly what naughty foods are, whether runners deserve them more than others and are some “naughty foods” actually not bad at all. The post Naughty Foods appeared first on PAGATIM.fm.

Vitamins and minerals are vital to our health and well being. While supplements may sometimes be helpful, it’s our daily, colorful diet that ensures we’re getting exactly what we need to run strong, recover well and stay active for a long time. In this episode of CLIFCast we speak about the importance of vitamins and […] The post Vitamins & Minerals appeared first on PAGATIM.fm.

One of our biggest challenges as runners, or any athlete for that matter, is rebuilding our bodies after a hard work-out. There are several ways to recover from inevitable muscle Inflammation. One great way to do so nutritionally is through antioxidants which are found in certain foods. Antioxidants help keep inflammation down so that we […] The post Antioxidants appeared first on PAGATIM.fm.

One of the main reasons we run and stay active is to be healthy. While organic food and drink may not have an immediate effect on your performance as a runner, the long term effects of organic food on your overall health, as well as that of our planet, are important. After all, you are […] The post Organic Food & Drink appeared first on PAGATIM.fm.

What can the rest of us learn from how ultra-runners fuel themselves on runs of 50 miles, 100 miles or longer. Special guests include Team Clif Bar athletes Scott Jurek and Geoff Roes. The post Insights from Afar – Ultra Runner perspectives on Sports Nutrition appeared first on PAGATIM.fm.

Find out what electrolytes are, the best ways for runners to take them in and the importance of gauging the amount that’s right for you. The post Electrolytes appeared first on PAGATIM.fm.

Learn what Bonking is, how best to avoid it and best ways to un-bonk. The post Bonking appeared first on PAGATIM.fm.

Learn about the many different ways to carry your food and drink while on a long run. Like most things, it’s about finding the one that works best for you. Special Guests Darris & Star Blackford of the Clif Bar Pace team join us to share how they like to carry their sports nutrition.   The post Carrying Food and Drink on a run appeared first on PAGATIM.fm.

Fat is one of the most important elements of a runner’s nutrition and has many benefits. Like protein and carbohydrates, fat is necessary for a well balanced meal and can be a good source of energy. In this episode, we discuss the importance of fat, good fats versus bad fats and the best ways to […] The post Fat appeared first on PAGATIM.fm.

Running relays are one of the most memorable experiences a runner can have. They are fun and you are pushing yourself in ways you rarely do. In this episode, we’ll discuss what and when to eat and the importance of recovering after each of your legs. The post Running Relays appeared first on PAGATIM.fm.

In this episode of ClifCAST, we’ll be speaking about what Vegetarian and Vegan diets are exactly, what should runners take in to get what they need and why a diet such as this can be helpful. Legendary Ultra Runner, Scott Jurek, who’s been a Vegan for over a decade , makes a guest appearance to […] The post Vegatarian/Vegan Guide for Runners appeared first on PAGATIM.fm.

The 5k and 10K is a great way to enter the sport of running. Plus these races are a lot of fun. But even though these distances are relatively short, thinking about your nutrition is still important. In this episode you’ll learn about the differences, nutritionally, in preparing for and completing a 5K and 10K. The post 5K & 10K appeared first on PAGATIM.fm.

Find out how to gauge your sweat rate and how best to stay hydrated. The post Sweat Rate appeared first on PAGATIM.fm.

Learn to take advantage of the benefits of caffeine,a s well as avoid some of the pitfalls associated with taking in too much. The post Caffeine appeared first on PAGATIM.fm.

In this latest episode we explore the benefits of Meal Planning. We all know that what we put into our bodies directly affects our performance. But sometimes it can be hard to get everything in on every meal. Meal Planning is about looking at your meals as a whole, not just individually, making sure you’re […] The post Meal Planning appeared first on PAGATIM.fm.

Just as nutrition is vital for energy and sustenance, sometimes nutrition comes in other forms. Proper nutrition can help you make it through a marathon but along with that, you need encouragement and support to sustain you. For that we created The Clif Bar Pace Team. In this latest episode of ClifCast, you’ll learn about […] The post The Clif Bar Pace Team appeared first on PAGATIM.fm.

Protein is the building blocks of muscle. Without it, you can’t get all the amazing benefits from your workout because protein helps tissues recover and rebuild. What is protein exactly, what are the different foods we can eat to get it into our body, and is it something we crave? Here we will learn the […] The post Protein appeared first on PAGATIM.fm.