​How Heat Stress Disrupts Your Fueling​

Ever had a fueling plan work perfectly on a cool long run and then fall apart the moment the temperature rises?

A new study suggests something surprising is happening inside your body on hot days—even when hydration isn’t the issue. Let’s just say your carbs aren’t doing what you think they are.

RELATED ARTICLE: Here’s How Much the Heat Affects Your Running Speed​

New RLRH Podcast: Marathon Runners Fuel Less Than They Think, Per New Study​

In this episode, Brady and Thomas discuss a new study that showed marathon runners were consistently consuming less carbohydrates during their race than they either planned or perceived; why this is happening, why it’s important for runners to be aware of this, and how to avoid it.

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​The Crazy Effect A Marathon Has On Your Body​

What really happens to your body after 26.2 miles? New research from Boston Marathon finishers reveals something most runners never think about — and it’s not just sore legs.

RELATED ARTICLE: Running Recovery: ​The Best Post-Run Routine​

​Fueling Properly Solves Iron Deficiency and Metabolic Issues in Female Runners​

Many female distance runners are discovering that “eating normally” isn’t always enough for the training they’re doing, and the consequences can show up in places most people never think to look.

A small new case series followed a group of athletes who finally matched their fuel to their workload, and the changes were striking.

RELATED ARTICLE: Runner’s Anemia: Running And Iron Deficiency​

​Durability Declines Differently Across Terrain For Trail Runners​

Road runners fade one way, trail runners fade another, but the details haven’t been clear until now.

A new study looked at what actually breaks down during a long, steady trail run, and the answer isn’t what most runners expect. Find out where the slowdown really happens.

RELATED ARTICLE: How To Perform Hill Sprints: Every Runner’s Secret Weapon​

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• Super shoes preserve running economy (even at slower speeds)

• Does your menstrual cycle affect your post-run appetite?

• Post-run heat for recovery and adaptation

That’s all for now. Thanks for reading. As always—Run Long, Run Healthy.

~Brady~