Every year, millions kick off the New Year with resolutions to eat more healthfully, exercise regularly, and ditch extra pounds. Although many have already abandoned those goals by now, there is a sliver of individuals who do succeed. Who are these people and what is the secret sauce?

How is weight gain possible when runners crush dozens of miles and thousands of calories per week during training for these longer distances? As a health coach who works with runners, and from my own experience as a runner, I've identified the two most likely causes of this phenomenon.

Setting an intention to eat more healthfully is a great first step, but a goal without a plan is just a wish. Following are key questions you can use to evaluate your current diet and make measurable, achievable plans for a fitter 2017.

The holidays are here, and the calendar is loaded with a slew of fun seasonal races, from turkey trots to ugly sweater 5Ks to Christmas light runs and more! As a health coach who supports active men, women and families, I’m sharing the most commonly asked questions regarding what to eat before, during and after a holiday 5K.

You’ve been training for October 15 for weeks and months and now the Baltimore Running Festival is just days away! You can’t get any faster or gain more endurance this week, but the food you eat can go a long way toward a successful race. Below you will find strategies for eating well this week to get ready for each of the distances that make up the festival:  

In visiting any Charm City Run location, you’ll find an outstanding selection of sports nutrition products. There’s packet after packet of colorful gels, gummies, cookies, bars, drink powders and concentrate. If you’ve ever stared blankly at those shelves, not sure where to begin, let’s break down the what, when and why for the most common varieties of products.