Race Day

GI distress is a leading cause of DNFs in races. Here’s how to dial in your race-day fuel routine to maximize success.

You're so very close to crossing that finish line.

If you want to net a goal performance in your next race, follow these expert racing guidelines.

Remember: tapering is the final chance for your muscles to fully repair themselves before your big race.

Sometimes you have to ignore the marathon advice you've heard and just trust your training. Here are a few of those times.

Our etiquette expert addresses what to do when a friend buys you a new pair of race-day shoes, just a few days before your race.

If you used to make mixtapes, this way of creating a playlist for race day is for you.

We asked some of USA's best hopefuls how they fuel pre-competition.

From under-training to over-sleeping, we all have some scary images of race day gone wrong.

Keep calm and race on!

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When you're out on course spectating, your role in the race is more important than you think.

Because heading to a race expo to pick up your packet and bib should be an enjoyable experience.

Do you know how many calories you need to consume for half marathons and up? Find out that and more.

When it comes to training for a race, you need to know what you are up against.

What do you do with all of those race day photo fails? You run with it!

Never show up to the starting line unprepared again with this race day packing list.

If you're struggling with the mental aspect of running, try one of these suggestions.

Our race day beauty tricks save our skin and help us look slightly less frightening in front of on-course cameras.

Joan Benoit Samuelson and Abbott's medical director share their tried-and-true mental tips for runners.