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Fuel

Guide to Fueling Your Runs

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Running Gel Alternatives You Actually Want to Eat

Pat Heine
Sep 8, 2025
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How to Fuel a Marathon With a Sensitive Stomach

By Molly Hurford
Jul 29, 2025
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Prime Day Running Fuel Deals

By Cat Bowen
Jul 10, 2025
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How to Recognize Under-Fueling and How to Fix It

By Elizabeth Millard
Jun 18, 2025
spelt whole grain spaghetti with vegan bolognese made of green spelt and sunflower seed

Exactly How to Carb Load for a Stronger Race

By dimity mcdowell and Runner's World Editors
Mar 25, 2025
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Best Carbs for Runners

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The Best Carbs for Runners, According to a Dietitian and Coach

by Kim McDevitt and Monique Lebrun
Jul 31, 2025
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Potatoes: The Perfect Carb

by kelly bastone and Kate Sears
Aug 2, 2007
refined grains vs whole grains

Carb-Loading? Here’s What to Know About Grains

By Elizabeth Millard
Jul 30, 2025
runner eating energy gel during boston marathon

How to Fuel Your Marathon to Avoid Bonking

By Lauren Bedosky
Jul 3, 2025
sugar cookies in the shape of running gear

How Baking Cookies Powers My Long Runs

By Kristine Kearns
Aug 7, 2025

Pre-Run Nutrition

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Make Long Runs Easier With 2 Simple Fixes

By Matt Rudisill
Sep 6, 2025
athletic woman in sportswear with measuring spoon in her hand puts portion of whey protein powder into a shaker on wooden table with amino acid white capsules, bananas and apple, making protein drink

What Are the Benefits of Creatine for Runners?

By Sarah Klein
Aug 4, 2025
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What to Eat to Beat the Heat

By Ashley Mateo
Jun 30, 2025
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Every Running Hydration Question, Answered

By Jordan Smith
Jun 20, 2025
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Post-Run Nutrition

group of runners eating at a table

Can Your Diet Influence Your Injury Risk?

By Elizabeth Millard
May 14, 2025
what to do after a long run so you aren't tired

Do These 3 Things After a Long Run

By Matt Rudisill
Apr 15, 2025
race training and gut health

How to Train Your Gut Before Race Day

Karla Walsh
Mar 26, 2025
marathon runner putting gel in pocket

Your Marathon Training Diet

By Heather Mayer Irvine
Mar 17, 2025
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Protein for Runners

Best Lean Proteins

This Is the Best Lean Protein for You, According to a Dietitian

by Alex Caspero, R.D.
Jan 4, 2018
young man making protein shake before training

The Pros and Cons of a High-Protein Diet

By Matthew Kadey, M.S., R.D.
Jul 6, 2023
lunch or snack box with high protein food

14 High-Protein Snacks for Runners

By Jenna Autuori Dedic
Nov 26, 2024
woman drinking a protein shake

How to Increase Your Protein Intake

By Amy Schlinger, NASM-CPT
Jan 27, 2025
young asian female athlete runner drinking protein shake after exercise workout in urban park. diet and healthy food workout exercise.

Does When You Eat Your Protein Really Matter?

By Elizabeth Millard
May 19, 2025

Vitamins & Supplements

post workout refreshment

Which Supplements Are Worth Your Money

By Pam Moore
Jun 17, 2025
vitamin b foods

Boost Your Energy Levels With B-Vitamin Foods

By Marygrace Taylor
Jun 1, 2020
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Is It Safe to Take Expired Supplements?

By Emily Shiffer
Jan 14, 2019
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When to Drink Electrolytes, According to Experts

By Lauren Keary, NASM
Aug 20, 2025
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best healthy snacks for runners have a combination of macronutrients

Healthy Snacks for Runners

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How to Increase Your Appetite for Better Fueling

By Jenny McCoy
pre run meal of oatmeal and a bagel with peanut butter

How Prerun Fueling Affects Your Runs

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Plant-Based Recipes to Fuel Your Training

By Natalie Rizzo, MS, RD
low cab vegetables

10 Low-Carb Vegetables to Add to Your Diet

animal protein vs plant protein

Animal Protein vs. Plant Protein Explained

By Natalie Rizzo, MS, RD
how to fuel two a day workouts

How to Fuel Two-a-Day Workouts

By Matthew Kadey, M.S., R.D.
various kinds of vegan protein sources

Plant and Animal Protein Equal for Muscle Gains

By Selene Yeager