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The Best Energy Chews for Marathon Running
Energy chews can be a useful tool for marathon runners. Chews solve some of the fueling problems athletes face through variety in texture, flavor format, delivery, and portion size. This guide covers the best options for marathon runners, how to use them across all 26.2 miles, and where they fit in your race-day fueling plan.
How Much Creatine Should I Take? What the Research Says
Creatine is one of the few supplements with decades of research behind it and a list of proven performance benefits. The question most people get stuck on isn't whether to take it — it's how much. This guide breaks down the dosage based on training, goals, weight, and points you to the best options.
The Best Electrolyte Powders for Endurance Athletes
What's the best electrolyte powder for endurance athletes? It depends — on how long you're out, how much you sweat, and whether you want your bottle to carry carbs or just electrolytes. This guide breaks down the science, compares top options across sodium levels and use cases, and helps you find the right fit.
The $36 Workout: What Your Gels Are Really Costing You
After one of my recent workouts, I figured that it cost me $36 in product. That's not reasonable. Here's how to plan your next workout so you can still fuel high-carb and not break the bank.
The Best Caffeinated Energy Chews for Endurance Athletes
Fueling with energy chews gives you more control: smaller doses, easier to rotate flavors, and optional caffeine exactly when you need it. This guide breaks down how they work, which ones are worth carrying, and how to pick the right one for your next long day.
Crazy About Creatine
Something we've learned is that creatine isn't just for gym bros. See how daily creatine can improve cognitive function, improve your mood, and enhance overall endurance performance.
Best Electrolyte Powders With No Sugar: What Athletes Should Know
Sugar-free electrolyte powders are one of the simplest upgrades you can make to your hydration setup. Electrolytes, without the extra sugar that can clash with your fueling plan, simplify your formula. This guide breaks it down and matches the right products to what you need.
How Cody Bare Won The Cruel Jewel
You probably know Cody Bare from behind the camera. At Cruel Jewel — 56 miles, 16,000 feet of climbing, one of the hardest 50-milers in the country — he won in 12:02. This is how he fueled it.