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Can You Replace Gels with Halloween Candy?

From Swedish Fish to fun-size Twix, I tested Halloween candy as fuel for long runs. Here’s how they compare to traditional sports nutrition—and ones that won’t haunt your training.

Mallory ArnoldOctober 29, 2024

Culture

Could Switching from Simple to Slow-Release Carbs Help Prevent You from Bonking?

Simple carbs are easy to digest, but they can lead to an energy crash. Here’s why, and how, some marathoners are changing how they fuel their runs.

Jennifer HeimlichAugust 1, 2024

Food

What to Eat in Your 50s to Keep You Running

As the natural, biological change of menopause continues to unfold, many athletes find that what’s worked for them in the past requires adjusting.

Cindy KuzmaMarch 20, 2024

Food

This High-Protein Baked Oatmeal is Your New Go-To Breakfast

You can do better than soggy instant oatmeal. Here’s how to upgrade your favorite breakfast food to power your day.

Matthew KadeyFebruary 7, 2024

Food

Why Do Runners Keep Underfueling During Races?

A majority of marathon runners aren’t eating enough during their races. Here’s why, plus tips from experts on how to fix it.

Lauren WingenrothSeptember 16, 2024

Wellness

If You’re a Runner (at Any Level), These RED-S Guidelines Should Scare You

The International Olympic Committee just came out with an update on Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (or RED-S)—and endurance athletes are firmly in their crosshairs.

Jill ColangeloNovember 24, 2024

Food

Pumpkin Spice Rice Cake

This mapley sweet snack will help you recover properly from your brisk fall run

Mallory ArnoldNovember 13, 2023

Training

Probiotics for Runners

Runners always have to seem their supplements down pat, but it seems that recently probiotics have been on the forefront of everyone's minds - and stomachs.

Amber SayerOctober 2, 2023

Food

What Role Do Fats Like Omega-3s Play in Muscle Recovery?

Healthy dietary fats make sure carbohydrates do their job.

Malissa RodenburgSeptember 28, 2023

Culture

5 Vitamins and Minerals That Boost Athletic Recovery

Add these all-important nutrients in your post-workout meals to refuel what you've lost.

Rachel MacPhersonSeptember 28, 2023

Recovery

7 Key Rules for Proper Recovery from a Hard Run

After a long run, hard trail days or training sessions, your body needs more time to recover. Here are 7 rules to follow to get rid of soreness.

Ashley MateoSeptember 27, 2023

Health

Are Some of Your Well-Intended Eating Habits a Problem?

The fitness industry is rife with harmful messaging around food and exercise. Here’s what to know about when food behaviors are a problem.

Zoë RomMarch 9, 2023

Training

The Science of Hydration

Hydration isn’t just for race day. The latest science shows that it not only makes you feel better and stronger today, but is key to a long and healthy life.

February 28, 2023

Food

3 Delicious Winter Smoothies For Runners

Boost your recovery the tasty way.

Fern GreenDecember 13, 2022

Health

The Connections Between Overtraining and Underfueling

According to a new study, overtraining and underfueling share pathways, symptoms, and diagnostic complexities. Those connections have important implications for long-term adaptation and health.

David RocheNovember 11, 2022

Training

Runner Krissy Moehl On How to Embrace Getting Older

Four areas the ultrarunning champion is focused on as she moves further into the master ranks, plus expert advice on how to build your longevity in the sport.

Jennifer KuhnsNovember 7, 2022

Food

5 Ways Reducing Inflammation Can Make You a Better Athlete

For runners, reducing chronic inflammation can have a tremendous impact on your athletic ability.

Beth LiptonAugust 24, 2022

Food

Why Masters Runners Should Focus on Protein

Did you know that as you age, your protein needs change?

Kylee Van Horn R.D.N.June 22, 2022

Food

This Salmon Bowl Gives You a Boatload of Nutrition Any Time of Day

Poke certainly isn't a new creation, but this easy-going incarnation proves that nutritious and delicious can mingle.

Matthew Kadey MS RDJune 16, 2022

Food

Beyond Pasta: The New Rules of Carb Loading

When it comes to carb loading, what exactly does the latest science say about an age-old practice—and what are the best protocols to follow to ensure we hit the start line well-fueled?

Scott TindalJune 10, 2022

Nutrition

Latest Stories

Can You Replace Gels with Halloween Candy?

Could Switching from Simple to Slow-Release Carbs Help Prevent You from Bonking?

What to Eat in Your 50s to Keep You Running

This High-Protein Baked Oatmeal is Your New Go-To Breakfast

Why Do Runners Keep Underfueling During Races?

If You’re a Runner (at Any Level), These RED-S Guidelines Should Scare You

Pumpkin Spice Rice Cake

Probiotics for Runners

What Role Do Fats Like Omega-3s Play in Muscle Recovery?

5 Vitamins and Minerals That Boost Athletic Recovery

7 Key Rules for Proper Recovery from a Hard Run

Are Some of Your Well-Intended Eating Habits a Problem?

The Science of Hydration

3 Delicious Winter Smoothies For Runners

The Connections Between Overtraining and Underfueling

Runner Krissy Moehl On How to Embrace Getting Older

5 Ways Reducing Inflammation Can Make You a Better Athlete

Why Masters Runners Should Focus on Protein

This Salmon Bowl Gives You a Boatload of Nutrition Any Time of Day

Beyond Pasta: The New Rules of Carb Loading

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