Race-Day Nutrition

Dr. Kim Schwabenbauer breaks down a new study on the turbo-charging properties of caffeine for race day performance.

Elite runners share the rules they stick to when it comes to fueling up before a race...including lessons learned the hard way.

A new study following ultrarunners attempted to answer an age old question: What causes GI problems in races? Here's the science.

Your GI system is unique to you, and it can be upset by many things. But carefully calibrating your pre-race breakfast can prevent mishaps.

You plan every element of your pre- and mid-race fueling meticulously. But what about how to eat after you've crossed the finish line?

We know we lose a lot of sweat when we run, especially the extreme distances of ultramarathons. So how should you strategize salt replacement?

When electrolyte levels drop too low, performance can suffer. Avoid that dip by dialing in your nutrient intake.

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

There’s an implicit message floating around endurance sports that equates processed food with “guilt.” Here’s why we think that's bogus. 

A step-by-step guide to keep in mind when picking the right fuel for your next adventure.

Loading up on carbs and fat is proven to work, but only for certain races and with its own side effects. Here's the science on what actually works.

Screw sticky-sweet goos and gels. Here are four whole-food options for your run.

Why we know so little (scientifically speaking) about how to eat for ultramarathons.

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Some athletes swear by cutting out caffeine in the days or weeks before a race. But what does the science say?