When Your Gut Rebels on the Run: Why GI Distress Happens—and What You Can Do About It

by Coach Nicole Ford Here are Three Things to Know About GI Distress During Running 1. GI distress is common and multifactorialUp to half of endurance runners experience GI symptoms, especially in long ultramarathons. Causes include reduced gut blood flow, heat stress, mechanical jostling, and certain fueling or hydration strategies. 2. Training the gut is […]

Fuel for the Work Required: A Periodized Nutrition Approach for Everyday Endurance Athletes

Training is periodized for a reason—you manipulate load, intensity, and recovery to maximize adaptation.  Your nutrition or fueling should work the same way.  “Fuel for the work required” means aligning energy and carbohydrate availability with the demands and goals of each training session. This approach improves training quality, supports targeted adaptation, and manages recovery, without […]

Research Backs Strength Training for Masters’ Cyclocross Racers To Boost Speed, Power

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