fueling

Common causes and solutions for when it’s hard to eat during a race.

It’s completely normal

With the arrival of a long-rumored drink, endurance athletes want to know

Fueling for maximum trail running performance doesn't just include your mid-run snacks. Here's how to always fuel with purpose.

Up next on "Ask The Dietician:" how should runners calculate their protein to maximize recovery and avoid gut issues?

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.

Running injuries suck. Wallowing and grieving is a completely logical response, but often there’s something more complex under the surface.

Disordered eating is insidious in the running community. We want to talk about it openly to support healthy habits (and consistent running).

By planning the timing and amount of the fiber you eat, you can avoid discomfort and potential on-the-run mishaps.

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

Jumping into your first trail race can be daunting. Here's everything beginners need to know for a fun and successful maiden voyage.

There’s a lot to love about embracing winter sports. Here’s what 5 athletes say about taking it from the trails to the slopes. 

Keeping a good mix of carbs, proteins and fats on-hand and accessible will help make healthy nutrition a little easier.

These seven foods make a great addition to a balanced diet, sneaking in extra helpings of important nutrients.

In running, there's often a perception of what the "ideal" body type looks like. We want to break that stigma for all runners.

It’s important to tweak your nutrition to keep your training in full gear as temperatures plunge. Here's how to fuel in cold-weather conditions.

Yes, we can overcome serious food and body issues, but it takes work.

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.

Check out David Roche's author page.

A little bout of fatigue can develop into training overreach, which can blossom into overtraining syndrome. Here's how to know the difference.

There's a lot more to optimizing recovery than just taking a break from running. Here are four tips to make sure you nail your rest time.

Check out Kylee Van Horn RDN's author page.

We've got some of the smartest readers around. So we asked them - what advice would you give someone running their first 50 miler?

Eating enough food can be a high stakes game for athletes, as undereating can lead to negative impacts on fundamental body processes.

A semi-scientific roundup of the best foods to eat post run for maximum recovery (and happiness).

Is chia's superfood reputation warranted or a merely a myth from its ancient origins? One runner sought to find out.

Your gut is home to trillions of helpful probiotics. Here are six foods to help you boost their immune-building power.

Here are three of recipes for before, during, and after workouts, to add a fresh whole-food kick to your dietary habits.