Fueling Tips for Early Morning Runners

Runners commonly train early in the morning in order to get to work or classes on time. Parents may get up at 5:00, to fit in their run before the kids get up. Many of these runners report eating nothing before their exercise session. The question arises: What's the best way to fuel for early morning runs?

Staying Well: A Nutrition Follow Up

As a runner, you have two jobs. One is to eat wisely to run well. The other is to stay healthy. That includes sleeping well, eating well, and living well (according to your values).

Staying Well: An important Job for Runners

As a runner, you have two jobs. One is to eat wisely to run well. The other is to stay healthy. That includes sleeping well, eating well, and living well (according to your values).

Supplements for Runners: From Racing to Recovery

Runners know the importance of year-round proper diet and nutrition, especially when they’re focused on training. As running breaks down and builds up our bodies, even the most dedicated of meal planners can miss a few nutrients. That’s where supplements come in.

Sayre Medals at World Masters Championships

Colorado’s Roger Sayre, age 61, didn’t need USA Track & Field (USATF) to tell him he was the best 60-64 age group competitive runner in the U.S. It was already pretty clear based on his decisive wins in every USATF Masters Grand Prix national championship road race he competed in during 2018.

Beet Juice Boosts Athletic Performance

Carnitine, chromium, anabolic steroids: Athletes have experimented with a broad array of aids in pursuit of performance edge. A popular — if unglamorous — one today that seems safe and backed by solid data: the juice of beets, for the nitrates they contain.

Nutrition: Homemade Energy Bar Recipe

You can pick the right energy bar for fueling your run at the grocery store, or you can try making your own. Here is a homemade energy bar recipe you can try.