by Laurie Fontenot | Feb 21, 2018 | News
Night before race: Primarily carb (pasta, rice, potatoes, beans) based meal with lean protein (seafood, chicken, fish), limited added fat (avoid cream sauces, cheesy sauces; choose olive oil based sauces) and sugar (avoid dessert night before; save for race day dinner...
by Laurie Fontenot | Feb 21, 2018 | News
The perfect balance of protein and carbs can make all the difference when going the distance. Dr. Otis Drew, from Lafayette General Health, has some tips on which foods help you get through and recover from those long runs.
by Laurie Fontenot | Feb 14, 2018 | News
Heat Cramps Heat (muscle) cramps tend to occur later in activity with muscle fatigue and after fluid and electrolyte imbalance and increased. Dehydration, diet poor in minerals, and large losses of sodium and other electrolytes increase the risk of severe often whole...
by Laurie Fontenot | Feb 14, 2018 | News
Hydration is key during running, but it can be too much as well or not enough of the right fluids. Dr. Otis Drew, a Knee, Shoulder, and Sports Medicine Orthopedic Surgeon with Lafayette General Health, gives us advice on properly handling fluids to help you perform at...
by Laurie Fontenot | Feb 8, 2018 | News
Some of the most common runner mistakes are choosing the wrong shoes, doing too much too soon, and not running in the proper form. Dr. Otis Drew, a Knee, Shoulder, and Sports Medicine Orthopedic Surgeon with Lafayette General Health, gives us advice on overcoming...