Warning Signs

What causes potentially deadly rhabdomyolysis in endurance athletes?

Carb Overdose

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If consuming 250 to 280 carb calories per hour is ideal for endurance, could you run faster and better with even more? ...

Caffeine and Dehydration

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Caffeine seems to help me get through a race but, with summer's heat, should I worry I'll get dehydrated? ...

Recipe for Race-Day Success

The sport's top guns brew up a heaping helping of nutritional pointers

The night before the 2006 Western States100-Mile Endurance Run, I joined ultrarunning stalwarts ...

Homegrown Gels

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I'm interested in ditching pre-packaged electrolyte-replacement products in favor of homemade gels ...

Caffeine Dosage

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I don't drink coffee in the morning, but like my caffeine. I take a 200-milligram caffeine supplement prior to my runs ...