How to Fuel for a Marathon

It's going to take a lot of energy to carry you through 26.2. Make sure what you're eating is fueling you for top performance with this guide.

Fueling for Peak Marathon Performance

Fueling for Peak Marathon Performance

Prevent a race-day nutrition disaster your next marathon by fueling properly before, during and after.

Why Every Athlete Needs a Nutrition Training Plan

Why Every Athlete Needs a Nutrition Training Plan

As you create a plan for your athletic endeavors, are you also considering how your diet needs to adjust as your training changes?

The Pre-Race Meal

The Pre-Race Meal

Nutrition is always important, especially when it comes to your pre-race meal.

For Distance Workouts, Count Carbs In

For Distance Workouts, Count Carbs In

Since carbohydrate is the body's main fuel source during endurance exercise, it's important to begin an endurance event with plenty of it in the system. But what is the right amount for consumption -- both daily and during endurance training?

Runners' Rules to Eat By

Runners' Rules to Eat By

Adventure, joy and quality are three important words to have in your diet. Keep the following principles in mind to overhaul your eating habits and get the best results in your training.

4 Fully Loaded Meals to Carry You Through Race Day

4 Fully Loaded Meals to Carry You Through Race Day

Pack more nutrients—and flavor—into your meals with these simple solutions. Here are four meal makeovers to have you ready before, during and after your race.

Fueling on a Budget: Making Smart Choices on the Cheap

Fueling on a Budget: Making Smart Choices on the Cheap

Sports nutritionist Nancy Clark cites some of the better bets among fast foods; choices that offer a decent amount of carbs for a reasonable amount of money.

Maintain Your Lean, Mean Racing Machine

Maintain Your Lean, Mean Racing Machine

Being a healthy athlete involves a combination of training and solid nutrition habits. Here are ways to succeed when you feed.

The Evolving Art of Carbo-Loading

The Evolving Art of Carbo-Loading

Scientists and runners had already known for years that eating a high-carb diet in the days preceding a long race enhances performance, but no one knew exactly why or how...

Breakfast: The Most Important Meal of An Athlete's Day

Breakfast: The Most Important Meal of An Athlete's Day

Without question, breakfast is the meal that makes champions. Nutritionist Nancy Clark takes a look at the sports benefits of eating breakfast.

Sports Nutrition

It's going to take a lot of energy to carry you through 26.2. Make sure what you're eating is fueling you for top performance with this guide.

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