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Working in a local running retail store, I often see it: a customer standing in front of our "wall of nutrition," looking completely lost. When asked for help, they’ll say the same question: “So, which one of these is actually the best?”. There are many different nutrition companies out there It’s easy to see why they’re overwhelmed. There are many, many, many  brands out there today, and every single one of them claims to be the superior choice. Between the endless flavors a

When most athletes hear “carb load,” the image that pops up is a mountain of pasta with a side of garlic bread. While pasta can be part of the plan, effective carb loading is far more strategic than eating a big Italian dinner. Who needs to carb load? Aggressive carb loading is designed for endurance events lasting longer than 90 minutes such as marathons, half marathons, and ultra marathons. If you are preparing for a shorter race like a 5k or 10k, your usual balanced diet