Race Fueling

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.

Sports drink companies are cutting down on sugar. But is that good for endurance athletes?

Aid stations can be tricky to navigate on the bike. Here are three tips to get you through an aid station safely.

Collegiate racer and Kona’s top American age-grouper, Matthew Appleby, shares how he fuels for long- and short-course racing.

Chilly outside? You’ve still got to keep those fluid levels up. Here are four tips for keeping hydrated during those cold weather training sessions.

Buddy the Elf was on to something when he dumped maple syrup on everything he ate and declared it a food group.

Colon cancer made all-American age-grouper Andrew Kalley go vegetarian. Now he’s more energized than ever.

Want to help ward off the temptation to indulge in the Valentine's Day treats?

New research says one might be better than the other.

Winter is the best season for finding antioxidant-filled produce that is ripe for the picking.

Do you limit your race-morning java because it upsets your stomach? You’re not alone.

Which trendy foods are actually worth incorporating into your diet?

If eating cleaner is something you really want, yet find hard to attain, perhaps what’s needed is a different mindset.

Expand your palate by trying some celeriac and cardoon during the cold winter months.

Your first triathlon of 2018 may still be a few months away, but you can make key nutritional changes now to prepare for a better season.

Lauren Antonucci helps solve the nutritional requirement puzzle.

Zero in on the smartest choice when it comes to two “healthy” options.

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The good news is most gas stations these days are large and offer a variety of options.

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So what if summer’s bounty is long over? There are plenty of seasonal powerfoods to get you through the winter.

CLIF Bar Nut Butter Filled Energy Bars have creamy centers that add moisture and richness to each bite.

Oils capture the essence of flavor from their source and concentrate their nutrients in a way that is easy for the body to absorb.

Formerly 280 pounds, pro triathlete Tim Nichols shares how he dropped more than 100 pounds and avoids gluten in his long-course fueling.

Many triathletes have little time to strength train during peak swim-bike-run training but will benefit from it during the winter months.

As the weather turns colder, many intrepid triathletes continue to brave the elements to get in their workouts.

The adult version of your kid’s favorite slurp-ready food is catching on, and it’s about darn time.

Learn how a simple snack containing carbohydrates & protein after a long or intense workout will help speed your recovery.

Your environment matters when it comes to fostering good eating habits.

The latest studies suggest that it may all come down to the communication between our nerves and muscles.

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What are the differences between hydrating in the summer and the winter? The answer may surprise you.

The pursuit of the “perfect” body can lead an athlete down a slippery slope of risking illness and injury.

The six-time Kona champ adheres to a ketogenic diet, which is high in healthy fats, and low in simple carbohydrates.

We love that nutrition companies are paring down their ingredient lists to only real, recognizable foods.

Pro Linsey Corbin shares her go-to fueling plan for long-distance racing.

Protect the body’s essential nutrient balance by sipping a sports drink that hydrates and replaces electrolytes lost in sweat.

In a long-course race, I felt super tired and my muscles cramped up two-thirds of the way into the run, despite drinking tons of fluid.

Until recently, watermelon wasn’t much of a grab-and-go food, but that’s about to change.

Practical advice from the strange world of bulging muscles

To make sure that your daily snack habit doesn’t torpedo your healthy eating efforts, reach for these smart choices.

Do I have to have a special meal or follow a strict diet the day before? Do I ever have a beer or a glass of wine?

This month in Multisport Menu we share four tasty picks for on-the-go fuel.

Your questions about this essential macronutrient, answered by Lauren Antonucci, R.D.

The USAT Off-Road Triathlete of the Year shares how he fuels for the unique demands of the trails.

Quinoa and bulgur are so 2011. Try these four lesser-known grains high in performance-boosting attributes.

When a workout or race goes bad, nutrition is often to blame. To maximize your performance potential, avoid these common fueling mistakes.

Jerky is no longer the preservative-filled junk of convenience store aisles.

Brittany Oliver, a former collegiate and now elite triathlete, shares how she prepares for a big race.

For a smooth transition to half or full Ironman training, getting your sports nutrition right is paramount.

Questioning your gut? Here are Pip Taylor’s top-5 red flags that you should dive deeper into your diet.

Stay hydrated and fueled during hot-weather workouts with one of these sports drinks.

Hydration is key this time of year! Elevate your water with these thirst-quenching add-ins.

An age-group triathlete shares his nutrition philosophy for long-course training.

Going meat-free can be a healthier choice, but it doesn’t guarantee body composition (or performance) improvements.

Daily Harvest smoothie packs are a convenient way to enjoy tasty at-home smoothies.

Whatever your flavor, ingredient or texture preferences, you can find the right energy gel from these five fresh options.

While it’s hard to go wrong with a towering plate of spaghetti bolognese, you should start to think of pasta as a blank canvas.

In this video, Dr. John Berardi teaches us how to control our sugar intake.

When hotel coffee won’t cut it, these solutions make it simple to brew a high-quality cup in your room.

Dietary modifications are more likely to stick if they build upon existing routines and preferences

Allen Lim, noted sports scientist and founder of Skratch Labs, dives into the topic of caffeine and endurance.

Micronutrients are the true building blocks of nutrition, and are essential to an athlete’s performance.

There’s nothing wrong with relying on staples like pasta and yogurt in your balanced diet. Here's how to make them healthier.

What you eat throughout the day is important to an endurance athlete's recovery and performance.

Yes, you can enjoy the occasional omelet and not feel bad about it!

A Kona-qualifying athlete and entrepreneur shares how she fuels the night before and morning of her race.

We've done the tastebud test for you and now we're sharing our top picks for recently released nutrition products in five major categories.

A natural supplement is able to increase joint tissue strength, help regenerate after injuries and increase workout performance.

Try one of these four chew-worthy gums (and gummies).

Just like you have to put in a little more training to complete an Olympic tri, you also need to put more thought into your nutrition plan.

Triathletes need snacks! Well-timed snacks help you fuel up before and replenish after workouts. So what should you snack on and when?

Fish is one of the easiest things to cook well—it generally needs little prep work and requires only a short cooking time.

Even when necessary they can still play havoc with a healthy gut biome.

We were (naturally) intrigued by the tiny bicycle design on this dark chocolate bark, handmade in Napa Valley, Calif.

Raise the (salad) bar with these all-star add-ins.

I’ve heard dairy is not as healthy as I grew up believing, but don’t I need it for strong bones?

In the metrics that matter, a simple “high-quality” diet is best.

Change up your morning meal with one of these tasty, good-for-you cereals or granolas.

A gluten-free diet can be as healthy—or unhealthy—as any other diet.

There are plenty of sandwich options out there besides bologna, mayo and processed cheese.

Matt Fitzgerald shares four reasons he advises endurance athletes to give intermittent fasting a pass.

Refuel during the post-workout recovery window to supercharge your next session.

Don't judge diets by the foods they include, but rather by their nutrient composition.

On the package of Baobest BaoBites superfruit snacks, it warns that they're “deliciously addictive,” and the Triathlete staff can attest to that.

The point of getting leaner is to enhance race performance; getting lean is not an end in itself.