Carb Loading

Loading up on carbs and fat is proven to work, but only for certain races and with its own side effects. Here's the science on what actually works.

How to use doubles and low-carb training to boost your glycogen storage ability.

Janae Baron, one year after breaking 3 hours in the marathon for the first time, will shoot for an Olympic trials qualifier of 2:45 at the California International Marathon on December 8.

Timing carbs and workouts can help build fat-burning ability while still maintaining high-quality training.

A mathematical model is designed to help runners pace their marathons appropriately.

One study concludes that taking gels at regular intervals during a marathon can help lower finishing times.

Gorging on carbs before a race may not be as necessary as you think.

What goes into your mouth has a direct correlation to what your legs can put out.

You aren't still putting yourself through a depletion phase, are you?

One study questions whether or not we should fuel our muscles during a run or let them use stored energy reserves.

Runners need to approach nutrition as one more element of their training.

Straightforward tips and expert secrets to help you perform better and recover faster.