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I Turned Carb-Loading Into a Celebration. Here’s How It Transformed My Race Training

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What Are the Benefits of Creatine for Runners?

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The Best Carbs for Runners

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

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How to Fuel a Marathon With a Sensitive Stomach

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How to Fuel Your Marathon to Avoid Bonking

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What to Eat to Beat the Heat

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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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When to Drink Electrolytes, According to Experts

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The 6 Best Energy Gels for Runners

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My Favorite Budget-Friendly Running Snacks

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Which Supplements Are Worth Your Money

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What to Eat Before a Long Run

by Jennifer Acker

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Can Your Diet Influence Your Injury Risk?

By Elizabeth Millard

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Try These Pre-Run Snacks to Keep You Energized

by Pamela Nisevich Bede

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How to Fuel for Your First 5K

by Pamela Nisevich Bede

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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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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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The Nutrition Tech Worth Your Money & What’s Not

By Ashley Mateo

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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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Here's Exactly What to Eat Before a Half Marathon

by Pamela Nisevich Bede, M.S., R.D. and Monique Lebrun

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Symptoms of Magnesium Deficiency

By Monique Lebrun

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Exactly What to Eat Before a Marathon

by Liz Applegate, Ph.D.

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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