Carol Levesque and Chris Luckhardt discuss several nutrition options specifically targeted for before running.

News:

• Impact of a High Body Mass Index on Lower Extremity Injury in Marathon/Half-Marathon Participants (source: Human Kinetics Journal)
• Extra Weight May Not Increase Injury Risk (source: Runner's World)
• Canada’s Top Marathoner Coolsaet Donates Race Winnings to Guelph Track (source: Toronto Star)

Links

• Eating and Training: How to Time it Right (source: Runner's World)
• 5 Pre-Race Nutrition Mistakes to Avoid (source: Active.com)
• Running Nutrition – What to Eat Before, During and After a Run (source: Running Zone)

Running Tip: We discuss a method to reinforce the strength of tied shoe laces at the end of the episode. Watch for a video demonstration soon.

This week's blooper is a nod to the Night Court episode The Game Show.