Nutrition may seem overwhelming or confusing with all the new and contradictory information that is constantly about. No carb, low carb, no fat, low fat? Knowing what your body needs doesn't have to be so difficult. Runners are a special breed of nutritional beast, so make sure you are getting what you need and not being misled by "new" fad diets. Tried and true may be blasè, but it is also your best bet for staying healthy and improving your performance.

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