It can be difficult to know which information presented to us by the media that we should listen to. There are so many conflicting messages,
It’s hard to overstate the importance of fueling in the marathon. Without proper carbohydrate intake, you’re going to have a very difficult time making it
Last time, we got an introduction to fueling issues in the marathon and reviewed a neat study on how you can predict whether or not
“Hitting the marathon wall” is a much-feared and much-discussed phenomenon in marathoning. Runners speak ominously about a sudden wave of fatigue that sets in at
Why do marathon cramps happen, even after running countless training miles, marathon-specific long runs, and paying special attention to your fueling and hydration needs? In
Recently there has been renewed interest in a dietary strategy that actually limits the athlete’s access to carbohydrate during training in order to enhance the
Since Gatorade was first introduced in 1965 by a University of Florida medical team, researchers have sought to understand a sports drink’s effects on athletic
Almost every runner has experienced muscle cramps while running at one time or another, especially if you get muscle cramps while running a marathon or after running in
During extensive marathon training you will build strength, endurance, and confidence in your ability to take on the marathon. At the same time, marathon training
Carbohydrate loading, also referred to as carb loading, is a familiar term among athletes of all sports, but especially in the world of running. Carb loading
