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We used to think lactate was the enemy; now we know better. Here's how the new lactate gels are revolutionizing fueling.

The biggest marathon fueling mistakes first-timers make are starting gels too late, taking too few carbs per hour, trying new products on race day, and not sticking to a plan. We'll break these mistakes down and provide solutions so that your first marathon is a success.

Sullivan Middaugh won the 2026 Xterra World Championships 11 years after his father won the same title. He covers his training leading up to it at altitude, how the race unfolded, and his fueling plan that carried him through.

Today we break down how to improve your HRV through better sleep, most athletes' first gel experience, what we picked for the kiddos, and more.

After two boys, a coffee before the run stopped doing much for my energy. But then I discovered the Caffeine Superboost. Below, I go through the what, why, and how behind a boost that lasts through your day.

Every run club has the fast ones at the front. Turns out, it all comes down to how they're managing the pre-, during, and post-run window. Here are a few simple tips so you can close the gap.

George Brooks spent five decades studying lactate while most of the sports world treated it as a waste product, and his lab is the one that showed how it can be a fuel source. His partner Iñigo San Millán brought that research to professional cycling, and Enervit built a gel around it.

Lactate has been the usual suspect for leg burn since your first workout, and as of today, you can drink it as fuel. Enervit’s Lactate Mix is now out. Other updates include a new daily supplement protocol, a funnel that ends powder spills, our creatine chews, and this year’s Halloween bottles.

A good marathon fueling plan built around gels comes from three inputs: your finish time, your gel size, and an hourly carbohydrate target. In this article, we'll show you how to plan for your next marathon.

If David Roche could get you to take only one supplement, what would it be? Since it's not bicarb or some special sauce, his answer may surprise you.

If you are shopping for a recovery band, it helps to hear from someone who wore all three while training, so we asked our resident World Tour pro and Project Manager for his take. He has spent the year testing Whoop, the Amazfit Helio Strap, and Garmin's new CIRQA. Here's what he thinks of each.

The 2026 Kona World Championship was full of drama, surprise, and redemption. Not only did Taylor Knibb win on the heels of three world championship events in 28 days, but she also became one of five in history to do the 70.3 and full-distance double in the same year.

I took 5g of creatine for years. The experts I trust most just moved to 10g. Here's why.

This week's recap covers KONA World Champs, the Chicago Marathon, and a kid named Vinny. Here are the Top 5 things Matt is stoked on right now.

A common view is that short workouts need no fuel, since the body already stores plenty of carbs as glycogen. David Roche is challenging that view and proving that it's not something only benefiting the elite, but all of us.

Fueling with gels isn't just for pro athletes. Any runner training for a marathon should use gels as part of their plan. Here are the best energy gels for marathon training and race day, and how to implement them.

Today's Top 5 is for every athlete, from first 5K to world champ: five performance hacks you can use to go faster.

If you've watched a marathon blow up at the front in the last few years, there's a good chance bicarb was part of the story. With new, lower-cost options hitting the market, that edge is no longer reserved for the pros.

Here's our take on the best protein powders for endurance athletes and when a recovery mix might better fit the bill.

When I ran a Tour de France team, we hunted for every 1% we could find. Small gains that don't look like much on their own, but stack them up and they become something real. This week is five of those.

The all-new COROS Pace 4 Pro is here, and with it the best display the brand has made, a remarkable battery life, and durability that can take all the miles you throw at it.

Matt's weekly Top 5 takes a deep dive into all things protein, from the best ways to squeeze more into your day to the emergence of protein's role with GLP-1 use.

What is the one thing David Roche would do if his life depended on performance? Fuel. Here's what he recommends to every athlete he coaches.

Not all magnesium is created equal. We know the value of adequate magnesium for general health, recovery, and performance is indisputable, but which one does what?