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When to Drink Electrolytes, According to Experts

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By Lauren Keary, NASM

Jul 31, 2025

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We Turn to These 6 Energy Gels for Marathon or Half-Marathon Training

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What Are the Benefits of Creatine for Runners?

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How to Fuel a Marathon With a Sensitive Stomach

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My Favorite Budget-Friendly Running Snacks

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Prime Day Running Fuel Deals

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How Baking Cookies Powers My Long Runs

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The Best Carbs for Runners

Health & Injuries

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

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How to Fuel Your Marathon to Avoid Bonking

Jul 31, 2025

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Dietitians Share Their Best Tips for Thriving During Your Summer Runs

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Every Running Hydration Question, Answered

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How to Recognize Under-Fueling and How to Fix It

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Which Supplements Are Worth Your Money

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What to Eat Before a Long Run

Jul 31, 2025

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This Tool Helps Eliud Kipchoge Hone His Nutrition for the Marathon

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Does When You Eat Your Protein Really Matter?

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How You Fuel Before Your Training Block

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What Is a Healthy Body Fat Percentage?

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How to Train Your Gut Before Race Day

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Exactly How to Carb Load for a Stronger Race

By dimity mcdowell and Runner's World Editors

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Taking Ozempic? Keep Running Despite Side Effects!

By Elizabeth Millard

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Your Marathon Training Diet

By Heather Mayer Irvine

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Optimize Your Prerace Nutrition With These Tips

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4 Energy Gel Alternatives for Runners

By Monique Lebrun

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Here's Exactly What to Eat Before a Morning Run

by Pamela Nisevich Bede MS, RD, CSSD, LD and Runner's World Editors

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Fasted Cardio—The Truth Behind the Hype

By Ashley Mateo

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6 Signs You’re Not Getting Enough Protein

By Selene Yeager

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What to Know About Macronutrients

By Amy Schlinger, NASM-CPT

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How to Increase Your Protein Intake

By Amy Schlinger, NASM-CPT

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How Running Can Help With Weight Loss

by Kiera Carter, Hailey Middlebrook and Ashley Mateo

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Which Foods Contain Red Dye 3?

By Korin Miller

Jul 31, 2025

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What to Eat Before Running

by Heather Mayer Irvine

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How to Successfully Complete Dry January

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The Benefits of Pea Protein for Runners

By Matthew Kadey, M.S., R.D.

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Signs of Vitamin B12 Deficiency

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What Is a Shoey?

By Rozalynn S. Frazier

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The Best Post Run Snacks for Better Recovery

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Walking Could Add 11 Years to Your Life, Study

By Madeleine Haase

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14 High-Protein Snacks for Runners

By Jenna Autuori Dedic

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Are You Drinking Water Wrong?

By Lauren Bedosky

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Exactly What to Eat Before a Marathon

by Liz Applegate, Ph.D.

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The Problem With BMI and What Might Replace It

By Elizabeth Millard

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What to Eat After a Marathon

By Matthew Kadey, R.D.

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Beetroot Powder Is Everywhere. Should You Take It?

By Julie Stewart

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The Beginners Guide to Eating Before Every Race

By Mallory Creveling, CPT

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The Benefits of Spirulina

By Matthew Kadey, M.S., R.D.

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Can Intermittent Fasting Help You Lose Weight?

By Ashley Mateo

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Foods High in Vitamin E That Boost Recovery

By Lauren Bedosky

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Should Runners Always Avoid Ultraprocessed Foods?

By Stacey Freed

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What Fruit is In Season Now?

By Matthew Kadey, M.S., R.D.

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Should You Eat Before or After a Run?

By Donna Raskin