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nutritionmarathonscience
Carb Loading Still Works. You're Just Doing the 1990s Version.
Carb loading still works, but not the old way. Here's the modern, science-backed plan: how many grams, how many days, and what to eat before your marathon.
about 2 months ago

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trainingscienceraces
VDOT Isn't Magic. Here's What Jack Daniels' Number Actually Predicts
VDOT explained: what Jack Daniels' running number really predicts, where its marathon forecasts break down, and how to use it to set smarter training paces.
about 2 months ago

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racestravelmarathon
The World's Most Iconic Races, and Which One You Should Enter First
The world's most iconic races, from Boston and Berlin to Comrades and UTMB, plus an honest guide to which one you should enter first.
about 2 months ago

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nutritionracesmarathon
The Night-Before-Race Meal That Doesn't Wreck Your Stomach
What to eat the night before a race: a simple, carb-rich, low-fibre dinner plan that tops up energy without wrecking your stomach on race morning.
about 2 months ago
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