The Runner's Journal
Heavy legs, declining performance and slow recovery are easy to blame on a demanding training plan. But sometimes the problem is not how much you are training – it is how little energy your body has left to adapt to it. Training is supposed to make you tired. A long run should feel like work, […]
Learn how running energy gels work, when to take them and how popular brands compare. Energy gels are a familiar sight at races, but they are also one of the most misunderstood parts of running nutrition. Some runners take a gel before every run. Others avoid them completely after one bad experience. Many follow the […]
Discover carb loading for runners: how it works, who benefits, what to eat and how to increase carbohydrates before a marathon without stomach discomfort. Carb loading for runners involves increasing carbohydrate intake before a long-distance race to maximise the energy stored in the muscles. But it requires more than eating an enormous bowl of pasta […]