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Marathon Fueling Mistakes First-Timers Make (And How to Fix Them)
The biggest marathon fueling mistakes first-timers make are starting gels too late, taking too few carbs per hour, trying new products on race day, and not sticking to a plan. We'll break these mistakes down and provide solutions so that your first marathon is a success.
The Caffeine Superboost
After two boys, a coffee before the run stopped doing much for my energy. But then I discovered the Caffeine Superboost. Below, I go through the what, why, and how behind a boost that lasts through your day.
A New Way To Get Instant Energy
George Brooks spent five decades studying lactate while most of the sports world treated it as a waste product, and his lab is the one that showed how it can be a fuel source. His partner Iñigo San Millán brought that research to professional cycling, and Enervit built a gel around it.
How to make a marathon fueling plan with gels
A good marathon fueling plan built around gels comes from three inputs: your finish time, your gel size, and an hourly carbohydrate target. In this article, we'll show you how to plan for your next marathon.
Why You Should Add Carbs Before Short Workouts
A common view is that short workouts need no fuel, since the body already stores plenty of carbs as glycogen. David Roche is challenging that view and proving that it's not something only benefiting the elite, but all of us.
Best Energy Gels for Marathon Training
Fueling with gels isn't just for pro athletes. Any runner training for a marathon should use gels as part of their plan. Here are the best energy gels for marathon training and race day, and how to implement them.
5 Ways to Go Faster
Today's Top 5 is for every athlete, from first 5K to world champ: five performance hacks you can use to go faster.
Best Protein Powder for Endurance Athletes
Here's our take on the best protein powders for endurance athletes and when a recovery mix might better fit the bill.