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Fueling training, long runs and race day with strategies that help endurance runners feel strong, avoid bonking and recover faster. This section covers training and race day fueling, hydration, timing and recovery strategies for runners who want to perform at their best.
This page contains an affiliate link, which means I may earn a commission if you purchase—at no extra cost to you. Fall racing season is one of the most exciting times of year for runners, but race day is also when fueling mistakes tend to show up the loudest. This year, I heard from many […]
Congrats! You just ran 26.2 miles, such an incredible accomplishment! Now, marathon recovery is just as important as the training and racing that got you to the finish line. Too often, runners jump straight into another marathon race or training cycle, thinking nonstop racing is normal. Social media makes it look that way, but it’s […]
What you eat and drink after a workout can make a big difference in how your body recovers, and that’s where recovery drinks for runners comes in. Recovery drinks can deliver protein and carbs, what your body needs to repair muscles and replenish energy stores. The best part? Recovery nutrition doesn’t have to be complicated. […]
Candy isn’t just for trick-or-treaters, it can also be a surprisingly effective marathon running fuel source! Proper fueling is key to powering strong workouts, going the distance without hitting the wall and crushing your marathon goals. In this post, we’ll cover why proper fueling matters so much for marathon running, compare popular candy options with […]
Did you sign up for a Fall race imagining that it was going to be cool running weather, only to find out the closer you get to race day, running in the heat is going to be a challenge? Higher temps on race day can make racing feel that much harder. These conditions can increase […]
An Ironman 70.3 race is not a small challenge. It consists of 1.2 miles of swimming, a 56 mile bike ride and 13.1 miles of running to finish the race. Training prepares your body to go the distance, but it’s your triathlon nutrition strategy that will determine how well you can put that training to […]
As endurance athletes, we are constantly looking for ways to recover faster, train more consistently and perform our best. You may have heard about tart cherry juice and are wondering what the best tart cherry juice for athletes is. This option is worth exploring, as it has gained attention for its potential recovery benefits. Today, […]
My last marathon and thanks to a 3-day carb load & a strong intra-run fueling plan, I look and feel strong at mile 18! If you’re not including carb loading meals in your race week plan for events longer than 90 minutes, you are missing out on major performance benefits. When done right, carb loading […]
Marathon fueling isn’t something you figure out the night before your race, it’s something you train for just like the mileage. The right marathon race nutrition plan can be the difference between cruising across the finish line and hitting the dreaded wall at mile 20 and barely finishing. In fact, I’d argue that 50% of […]
Whether you’re logging easy miles, tackling a speed work or grinding through a long run in the heat, electrolyte drinks for runners play a key role in staying properly hydrated for both performance and recovery. Runner’s hydration isn’t just about drinking water, it’s also about replenishing the electrolytes you lose through sweat. Today, I’m breaking […]
