Race Fueling

With the abundance of health benefits, it’s time to give fish another try.

To be a nutritionally responsible, well-organized and very prepared traveler, here are some top tips for your next destination race.

Here's how to avoid turning swim, bike, run into swim, bike, walk. 

"Tri University" columnist Kristin Goett went to the experts to get the best fuel advice for young age-group triathletes.

What we eat all day long, and specifically before and after training sessions or races, greatly affects our immunity and injury rates.

Why you get stomach ache after swimming - and what you can do to feel better, fast.

Don’t fall for the siren song of chicer nut butters. This simple spread should be a triathlete’s BFF.

We have all been there—that unpleasant race-day incident you hope will never happen again.

The good news is that nutritional strategies can help with healing.

There are now energy gels, bars, stroopwafels, and sports drinks on the market that all feature a ginger flavor.

Science-backed endurance sports nutrition trends to keep an eye on in 2018.

Forget a magic number. Your body knows when it’s primed for performance—you just have to learn to listen.

With age, comes physical changes and a resulting need to take a closer look at the diet to optimize performance—and to reduce disease risk and help prolong life.

Recovery is an essential component of triathlon training, but how much recovery do athletes really need?

It depends on how long you’re racing.

A sports nutrition experts explains how to use the popular PB&Js as long-ride fuel.

The lowdown on this controversial supplement.

Q: I rode with a buddy last weekend who recommended a new nutrition strategy—a mixture of two new (to me) sports drinks. Should I try it?

This athlete suffers from Celiac disease, resulting in low energy, bonking, and dehydration while training for tri.

Beet supplements are nothing new, so why did I have my DNA and blood tested, and why did I flog myself on a trainer (twice!) in the name of beet science? Read on.

It seems like every week we hear of an endurance athlete thriving on a ketogenic diet, but it can also disrupt other body systems.

Keep your first meal of the day easy and healthy with these convenient options.

What role do sodium and fluids play in helping with recovery from hard sweaty exercise?

There is a broad movement in sports nutrition toward once again embracing real food.

With the warmer weather finally here, I’m taking my long rides outside. How should I be approaching my on-the-bike hydration?

Marni Sumbal shares how she helped one triathlete learn from a fueling mistake that nearly cost her her life.

A coach shares her advice for coping with the fueling challenges that come with being sidelined.

I am training for my first Ironman. How do I change my diet to support my increased workout volume?

Considering the high incidence of race-day GI distress among triathletes, it’s worth exploring the “rinsing protocol.”

Your sports nutrition plan is only as good as your foundation nutrition plan.

These items have research-proven benefits for athletes who want to recharge like a champ.

Use these three simple but effective nutrition changes to help dig yourself out of a hole.

The quality of any snacks you do eat is more important than whether or not you snack at all.

“Plant-based pasta alternatives offer a health advantage, as they are loaded with plant-based protein and a variety of vitamins and minerals."

Sometimes you have no choice but to grab a pre-packaged breakfast option.

These three factors suggest that older athletes need to be a bit more diligent with their hydration practices.

Sports dietitian Lauren Antonucci answers a question about coffee on race day and addresses the myth that it can cause dehydration.

We examine some of the myths around protein intake for endurance athletes.

Do you need calories, caffeine, and electrolytes during a sprint-distance triathlon?

The backlash of not consuming enough calories can often be even more complex than athletes realize.

As a sport dietitian who specializes in endurance sports, one of the most common questions I receive from athletes is, "what should I eat after a workout?"

Side-step oatmeal burnout with these high-powered stir-ins.

Not all sugar is created equal. Here's how to satisfy that sweet tooth in a healthy way.

Trying to drop a few pounds before the season starts? Lauren Antonucci advises against cutting your fuel off after a certain time of day.

Some foods also help fight off bacteria and microbial attacks, which may serve to help our bodies decrease inflammation.

Not eating enough is more common than you would probably guess.

A breakdown of what’s inside the fiery, next-gen, cramp-fighting concoction.

The right fuel—taken at the right time—can make all the difference in maximizing your athletic potential and recovery.

Training more and find that you're starving all the time? You're not alone.

Prevent stress fractures by keeping track of these essential nutrients for your skeleton and your blood.

This vegetarian has a refreshing approach to endurance fueling.

This roundup of seasonal flavor favorites features products that provide festive ways to fuel your workouts–or serve as a recovery treat.

If EVOO is the only grease you eat, you might be missing out on some key fats and nutrients.

Presenting simple, inexpensive grocery staples backed by science to keep you going strong.

Do the principles of the "sugar is bad" movement translate to how we fuel our workouts?

Recovering from a hard workout is the best excuse to chow down, but figuring out how to do it can be a challenge.

It’s added—not natural sugar—that’s cause for concern.

Sometimes skipping water and sticking to sports drink is a reasonable fueling strategy.

Here’s the breakdown of what you’re getting with the powdered version of the new Gatorade Endurance formula.

People who are obsessed with their mason jars, bento boxes and slow cookers are onto something.

Former Kona age-group champion Holger Beckmann on his journey to low-carb fueling

No monkeying around—the favorite fruit of endurance athletes is becoming a go-to flavor for sports nutrition.

There are many factors that can contribute to frequent Porta-Potty trips in endurance racing.

Fiber is a key nutrient in maintaining a healthy diet and GI system.

You have a fat chance (pun intended) of achieving optimal health and performance without the right kinds of fats in your diet.

Some types of mushrooms promise immune- and energy-boosting effects—no trippin’.

The three macronutrients are carbohydrate, protein and fat.

What many athletes don’t understand is that your fueling strategies for training and racing should differ.

Leslie Battle is changing perceptions of Athena athletes.

We sampled a dozen flavors of stroopwafels to find the yummiest, most-likely-to-wind-up-in-a-jersey-pocket confections.

With all of the options at your fingertips, which box will please your taste buds while fueling your body?

Too often athletes fall into a smoothie rut by whirling together the same ingredients over and over again.

Newly reformulated in 2017, Gatorade Endurance Formula now contains…

Are you getting enough EPA and DHA?

Want to ease muscle soreness? Reduce GI distress? Head to the kitchen, not the medicine cabinet.

Here’s how to press the easy button in the kitchen and save mega-time.

A properly nourished plant-based athlete can compete effectively at a high level in endurance sports.

Marni Sumbal’s eats for going long.

Newly reformulated in 2017, Gatorade Endurance Formula now contains…

Spring-season fruits and veggies are at their peak and therefore contain the highest nutritional value.

Although eating well on the road requires more planning and thought, it can certainly be done.

Many athletes struggle to find the right balance between cutting back on calories and eating enough to properly fuel their runs.

So what if you don't like the dull taste of nothingness? Fear not. You have other appropriate fluid intake options.

Half of the workout equation is eating the right foods, and it doesn't have to be rocket science!

Call it the Girl Scout effect or what you will, but several brands are turning to mint, pairing it with flavors beyond chocolate to make cool combos.

Rich in both caffeine and health-boosting benefits, tea is naturally making its way into sports drinks.

The Sub-2 Marathon Project taps a triathlete’s innovative hydration mix.

Tart cherries are putting in their bid to become the next famous athletic superfood. Mackenzie L. Havey presents their argument.

Recovery is the neglected performance enhancer, and proper nutrition is the best recovery enhancer.