Applesauce, honey, and bananas can fuel marathons as effectively as gels for most runners. Discover which natural carbs work best on race day, why your stomach tolerates them better, and when gels still matter.
Learn exactly what to eat the week before a marathon, from carb loading targets to race morning timing. Research-backed plan for every runner. Read now.
Beetroot juice timing is the critical factor determining running performance. Learn the exact 2–3 hour pre-race window, optimal dosing (300–500mg), and how to combine caffeine for maximum endurance benefit.
Marathon Fueling Science: Gels, Chews, Real Food, or All of the Above? You trained for months, showed up ready, and somewhere around mile 18 your
You’re three miles into what should be a perfect long run when your stomach delivers an unmistakable message: find a bathroom. Now. This isn’t just
A 2014 study of endurance athletes found that more than 60% of non-elite endurance runners were unintentionally underfueling during their highest training weeks More importantly,
When the temperature outside heats up, hydration becomes a big obstacle for distance runners. The running community in Minneapolis is indignant about malfunctioning drinking fountains
If you’ve been running half marathons or marathons for any length of time, then you’ve likely heard of UCAN. Their line of LIVESTEADY energy gels
Training isn’t the only part of Ultra or Marathon Racing you need to concern yourself with. In fact, the nutritional component can be as, if
You already know how important it is to consume carbohydrates during a marathon. Running at a fast pace plows through your carbohydrate resources, and if
