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.

Food logs are a great way to understand how your day to day food intake is affecting your athletic performance. In this episode we discuss what they are and how to keep one.

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.

Find out exactly what naughty foods are, whether runners deserve them more than others and are some “naughty foods” actually not bad at all

In this episode of CLIFCast we speak about the importance of vitamins and minerals in our daily diets, the various roles they play, which ones are best for runners, and in which foods they can be found.

Antioxidants are key to helping our bodies recover and can easily be incorporated into our daily diets. Find out how in this episode.

Learn about organic foods and how they may benefit your performance as a runner.

As a follow up to our recent Ultra Running episode of CLIFCast, here's a video featuring Ultra Running champion Geoff Roes, giving us a taste of his incredible come-from-behind victory at the 2010 Western States 100 trail race. Props to our friends over at Journeyfilm for sharing highlights of their upcoming documentary entitled Unbreakable: The Western States 100. For more info visit: www.ws100film.com.

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.

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

Learn what bonking is, how best to avoid it and ways to un-bonk.

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

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 consume it over the course of your day

Running relays are one of the most memorable experiences a runner can have. They are fun and you’re 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

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 vegan for over a decade, makes a guest appearance to speak about his experiences as a professional athlete