If you're training for a marathon or half marathon, you've probably heard that carb loading before race day can help improve your performance. But what does carb loading actually involve? The truth is that effective carb loading is much more strategic than one single high-carb meal. When done correctly, it helps maximize your body's glycogen store (the carbohydrates stored in your muscles that serve as your primary ... Read the Post...
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Speedwork is an effective ways to improve your running performance, but it needs to be incorporated into training appropriately in order to avoid injury or other issues. Many runners get excited about running faster and jump into intense interval workouts before their bodies are prepared, often leading to excessive fatigue, plateaus, or injury. When introduced gradually with adequate recovery, faster running can make ... Read the Post...
Pre-Run Snack Ideas For Morning Runners
Proper fueling before a run is so important, and can really impact how we feel on a run. It can be tricky to figure out the timing of how long to eat before running as well as what will sit well in your stomach. As morning runner, I've found that it works well for me to have a pre-run snack when I wake up and then start my run within an hour of eating. These pre-run snack ideas for runners can be grabbed quickly as you ... Read the Post...