Category Archives: nutrition

Thomas N’s 2010 Picks for Runner’s Stocking Stuffers

In thinking about my list this year I narrowed it down to five items I use and love.  After I compiled the list, I contacted four out of the five manufacturers to see if they would provide incentives for Dailymilers to try their products.  I like these products so much that even if they offered nothing to the community I would still recommend their products.  With that said, ALL four of the five I asked have a deal for you.  … Continue reading

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“Ben Does” an interview with Ben Davis

A few days ago I got to sit down for a beer (albeit a virtual one) with Ben D., the author of Ben Does Life and creator of the incredibly inspirational YouTube video, “My 120lb Journey” which features the last year of his life losing 120 pounds while training for several races from the 5k to a full Ironman. Ben runs a website called Ben Does Life and he’s recently found himself in the spotlight after publishing a video about … Continue reading

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Race Nutrition Tips from 3 Boston Qualifiers

Last weekend we presented you with the shoe choices of three dailymilers who would be running the Boston Marathon. Well, the results are in, and Caleb, Steve, and Chaz all ran sub 3-hour times in Boston! A fellow dailymiler asked if we could put a post together on how these three speedsters handle race nutrition (thanks for the suggestion Brendan M.!), and we were happy to oblige. So here again, in their own words, is how Caleb, Steve, and Chaz … Continue reading

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Finding the Runner Inside

Editors Note: The author of this post, Gordon H. (@disneyrunner on Twitter), is a runner from Jacksonville, AL. You can add him as a friend or view his training log by visiting his dailymile profile. I also highly recommend his Running to Disney blog and podcast (here’s the direct link to Gordon’s Running to Disney podcast on Itunes). Over the past couple of years, I’ve been on a personal weight loss and running journey that has transformed me, added years … Continue reading

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