How to Get Your Teenage Runner to Eat Better: 5 Simple Tips
Over the weekend I spoke to a group of teenage triathletes about nutrition. While I was preparing what to share with them I couldn't help but wonder if they would even be interested in nutrition. I knew that these kids were serious competitors much like myself so I...
read more
Meet Tia Stone, Winner of the 2016 Little Rock Marathon
The winner of the 2016 Little Rock Marathon is my dear friend and teammate, Tia Stone. Even though Tia is fiercely competitive, she is humble about her accomplishments and the first to encourage and support others. She has been instrumental in reviving the Searcy...
read more
8 Grain Free High-Carb Foods for Runners
Last summer when I made the decision to go grain free as part of healing my lymphocytic colitis, I have to admit I was a bit skeptical. Not skeptical that eating a grain free diet would help my colitis, but I was not sure that I would be able to successfully increase...
read more
Easy Roasted Sweet Potatoes
Sweet potatoes have become my go-to snack since going grain free. I love to make up a large batch and keep them in my fridge. They make a great post run snack. They also make a quick and easy addition to lunches. Here is my favorite recipe. It's quick, simple and...
read more
Life Lessons I Learned from Running
It’s no secret to those around me, I tend to be a perfectionist! As a little kid I used to get so frustrated that I could not draw as well as my big sister! When it came to my school work, I took a lot of pride in my work. If it was less than perfect, I felt guilty...
read more
The truth about fat: What a runner should know
Back when I used to religiously follow a low fat diet, it was not uncommon for me to be out on a run and "fall out" as I called it. I would suddenly feel lethargic and light headed. Sometimes everything seemed really bright and I could hardly see. And I would worry...
read more
About Beverly Smith
Beverly Smith is a successful entrepreneur who along with her husband has been consulting and helping business with their hiring needs for over 20 years. Her failed attempt to return to competitive running as a masters runner inspired her to enroll in the Institute of Integrative Nutrition. As a Certified Health Coach and an RRCA Certified Running Coach, she now teaches runners how to nourish their bodies and souls so that they have more energy, reduce their risk of injuries and can regain their competitive edge.