When Do You Need a Post-Run Recovery Shake?
You don’t need a recovery shake after every run, but reaching for one after key workouts and longer efforts can help speed recovery.
nutrition for runners
Ask The RDN: How To Not Screw Up Your Pre-Race Breakfast
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.
Can Tech Help You Hack Your Nutrition—and Supercharge Running Performance?
A new breed of trackers aims to help you optimize performance through diet.
5 Running Nutrition Myths To Bust Right Now
It can be tough to know what nutrition advice you should follow and what you should disregard. Here are five nutrition myths we want to bust.
Power Up: Eating for All-Day Energy
Look, we can't live without caffeine either, but make the most of your food choices and you won't need that 3 pm latte ever again.
Men, Are You Eating Enough to Fuel Your Exercise?
Your unexplained fatigue may be due to calorie deficiency, with serious implications for your health and performance.
8 Foods That Are Surprisingly High In Protein
Especially if you're looking to boost your meat-free sources of protein, these 8 options will help you get more of the key nutrient.
Let’s Talk About Disordered Eating.
Disordered eating is insidious in the running community. We want to talk about it openly to support healthy habits (and consistent running).
The 5 Best Budget-Friendly Proteins For Athletes
These five options will help you incorporate adequate protein into your diet to fuel your athletic goals and save some cash.
A New Take on “Carb Loading”
We’ve all heard of carb loading. But how do you do it, and does it really work?
Signs You Might Want To Up Your Protein
How much protein do you really need? A registered dietitian and competitive trail runner weighs in.
What’s The Deal With Antioxidants?
We hear about antioxidants all the time. But what are they, and how important are they really for runners? Here's a crash course.
Stop Making These Nutrition Mistakes
Nutrition shouldn't be rocket science. Here's where most runners go wrong.
Unpacking Your Protein Bar
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Mid-Week Recipes for the Healthy Runner, from Simple Green Meals
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First Look: Shareable Feast Box by Patagonia Provisions
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6 Top Anti-Inflammatory Foods for Runners
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A Monthly Box of Handpicked Trail Goodies
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Beet the Clock
Beet juice has long been a standby as a recovery drink thanks to its high antioxidant content. But the roots may boost performance as well.
How the Elites Eat
We asked pros like Mike Wardian, Sage Canaday, Stephanie Howe, and Rob Krar how they like to fuel before - and during - races.
6 Probiotic Foods for Runners
Your gut is home to trillions of helpful probiotics. Here are six foods to help you boost their immune-building power.