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Running puts immense physical stress on your muscles and joints during long training sessions on the road. Finding the correct dietary fuel can make a massive difference in your daily recovery speeds and comfort.

Running remains one of the most accessible and effective forms of exercise, attracting everyone from beginners to experienced marathon athletes. While the benefits of running are well documented, the repetitive nature of the activity can place significant stress on the body over time.

Runners create many reasons for limiting their intake of seemingly “evil” carbohydrates: I don’t like sandwiches … Pasta is so “heavy” … I’m staying away from gluten … I avoid any foods with added sugar … I prefer to eat two veggies at dinner instead of a veggie and a carby food. And, most often I…