In this second episode of The Fit Runner our host is Tara Gidus, aka the "Diet Diva" and nutritionist to the Orlando Magic. She gives us some solid meal and hydration ideas for before, after, and during a run. This is the latest episode in our series on being a fit runner.

CHARLIE POWELL NAMED SPIRE TRACK & FIELD DIRECTOR UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA’S RENOWNED HEAD COACH CHARLIE POWELL JOINS SPIRE INSTITUTE (via www.spireinstitute.org)

Cheserek held off a late charge by Zeinasellassie after a back and forth battle nearly the whole way.  Seidel was able to make a break with 300 to go after Finn led the race for close to 2.5 miles.  Great races all around from all the athletes!  (Photo by Don Rich)

The New Year won't start until January, but Concord's track and field teams began their new indoor season at the Marietta College First Glimpse meet on Saturday.

The Nike Cross Nationals (NXN) brings together the best teams in the country and pits them against each other on the most unique course available.  Portland Meadows will once again play host to the championship battle and the manufactured course that traverses the interior of a horse racing track will have all the traditional features of European style cross country racing; including plenty of mud.