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Many runners will tell you that the best energy sources for endurance running come from all natural sources. The most common examples being bananas and, of course, water. I also talked about why chocolate milk is one of the best recovery drinks on the planet (although it’s not entirely natural it is close enough). But …

Almost any runner will tell you that one of the biggest perks of being a runner is you can eat just about anything you want. If you’ve ever run a half marathon, marathon, or any other kind of endurance event like trail runs or ultra marathons then yo

Abdominal cramps are one of the most common complaints from runners. It can be quite painful and usually forces runners to rest for a few minutes in an attempt to let the pain subside. Perhaps the most frustrating part of stomach cramps (besides the

Ultra marathon running was once described as “an eating and drinking contest with running mixed in between.” This is one of the most accurate and universal statements about running that’s ever been made. For those of us that have gone the distance on

This article is dedicated to every runner that loves sweets as much as they love running. There’s no reason why you can’t be an active runner but have a massive sweet tooth at the same time. Well, actually there are several reasons. But so what. Let’

When you are an athlete in training, have a full time job, a family, and all the other responsibilities that go along with “real life,” a hearty, nutritious meal all in one pot goes a long way.  The answer? Soups and stews– they can be a grea

From the creative minds of CulinaryCompetitor comes another wonderful meal idea for the endurance athlete at heart.It’s light, healthy, packed with the carbs and proteins you’ll need pre and post training and easy to make. Enjoy! Sandwiches are un

Everyone has their vice. One thing that I’ve noticed though is that most endurance runners tend to share a vice; it’s junk food! Typically the logic goes that you can eat whatever you want as long as you exercise like a madman. Although there is

Carrying water on a long run is mandatory but can really be a pain if you choose the wrong water pack. By wrong I don’t mean a poorly made water bottle or carrying case. By wrong I mean whatever works for you as a runner. Thankfully you have several

For those of you looking for a quick list of nutrition necessities for runners, look no further. Not only will these foods prepare you before a run but they will also keep you nourished during a race and help you recover after a race. Here are th