Fuel Station
Experiment with your carbs and fluids for training and races
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Race Morning Fuel: 4 hours and counting
Monique Ryan July 16, 2013
You have awakened four hours before the start of your long-distance race (marathon, long-course triathlon or Ironman-distance event).
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Feed Zone Portables: Blueberry Coconut Sticky Bites
July 09, 2013
When Dr. Allen Lim left the lab to work with pro cyclists, he found athletes weary of processed bars and gels and the same old pasta.
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Fast Snack Options for Triathletes
Bob Seebohar July 03, 2013
Many endurance athletes are pressed for time and find it difficult to make good nutrition choices while on the go.
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The Importance of Nuts and Seeds in an Athlete's Diet
Nancy Clark July 02, 2013
Times have changed from when we used to joke about folks who ate “nuts and berries"—the makings of a bland diet.
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Lean and Mean, Part II
Jason Gootman and Will Kirousis June 25, 2013
Last week we shared two of the six things you can do right now to boost your wellness, naturally get leaner, and race faster.
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Lean and Mean, Part I
Jason Gootman and Will Kirousis June 18, 2013
If you have body fat to lose, losing it will make you faster.
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Why Carbs are Bad — and Good
Katie Davis June 11, 2013
Low-carbohydrate diets are all the craze. On a weekly basis, athletes are telling me they limit their carbohydrate intake because "carbs are bad".
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Turnips — Who Knew They Were So Delicious?
Marni Sumbal June 04, 2013
No questioning, I love food. I don't consider myself a "foodie" but instead, food is fuel.
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Juice Basics (Plus Four Combos to Try)
Jesse Kropelnicki May 28, 2013
You may have heard of juicing, or the process of making your own juice, but you might wonder why it would be something to consider as part of your nutrition plan.
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5 Common Pre-Race Nutrition Blunders
Trisha Reeves May 14, 2013
Proper nutrition during training is just as important as your weekend long run for a strong race performance.