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Foods That Boost Energy
Whether you're recovering from a tough tempo run or tendinitis, food delivers the nutrients your body needs to repair itself, making smart eating crucial to a strong body and a speedy recovery...
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Protein: Pros, Cons and Confusion
Athletes who want to build muscles and recover well from workouts are often confused by ads for protein supplements. How much and what kinds of protein should athletes consume...
The Pre-Race Meal
Every meal is important, but no meal is more important than the one before a race. Choosing the wrong foods, eating too much or too little, or eating at the wrong time can affect your performance...
For Distance Workouts, Count Carbs In
For athletes in periods of heavy training, a good rule of thumb is to consume three to five grams of carbohydrate per pound of body weight per day. Low-mileage runners and smaller people can get away with up to a third less...
Fueling for Peak Marathon Performance
Most runners have had at least one or two less-than-desirable long training runs throughout a marathon-training program. Fortunately, these "bad" days can be minimized through careful planning...
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