Training Fuel

If you’ve just finished up a run on asphalt that was seemingly on fire, you’ll appreciate having these frosty treats ready to welcome you home.

These handheld frittatas follow the rules of post-training nutrition, and there is no reason why they can’t serve as a quick breakfast or lunch option.

These are high-calorie, low-volume fuel, which makes them perfect when you are out for the long haul but space is tight.

Edamame serve as a nutritious alternative to chickpeas in this wrap that helps replenish those spent carbohydrate stores.

While everyone seems to be ganging up on gluten these days, most athletes need not shelve their bread. No one should have to give up gooey grilled cheese.

This mango-infused rice cake holds together well when you are out and about, and it supplies easily digestible, toothsome energy.

This humble yet delicious cookie can get you back to firing on all cylinders.

You can adapt your body to tap your vast energy reserves of fat through diet and training. Here’s how.

Experts explain why it is worthwhile for runners to focus on fat-burning metabolism and blood sugar management.

Low-glycogen long runs produce greater fat burning, more muscle fiber recruitment, a boost to the aerobic system, and a lot of mental toughness.

Everyone is different, but there are a few simple guidelines to keep in mind.