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Is Carb Loading a Myth? No, But Most of What You've Heard About It Is
Is carb loading a myth? No. How carb loading actually works, how many grams you need, why you can skip depletion, and why it still matters for ultras.
Will Racing Fuel Give You Diabetes? The Internet Says Yes. The Science Says LOL.
Will race fueling give you diabetes? Low-carb influencers say yes. The actual research on endurance athletes and blood sugar tells a different story.
Do You Need Gels for a Half Marathon? Yes. Here's the Science.
The "you don't need gels" take is everywhere in running culture. Here's what the glycogen research actually says about fueling your half marathon.
Low Energy Availability Is More Common Than Anyone Wants to Admit
Low energy availability affects nearly half of all athletes. Here's what the research says about LEA prevalence, risk factors, and why it goes undiagnosed.
Carb Ratios for Endurance Athletes: Why the 2:1 Rule Is More Marketing Than Science
The 2:1 glucose:fructose ratio is everywhere in endurance fueling, but the science is more complicated. Here's what carb ratios actually mean.
Should You Be Slurping Olive Oil Like Kilian Jornet?
Kilian Jornet fueled with olive oil. Here's why it might work for him, why it will probably wreck you, and what his flask actually tells us about fueling.
DIY Endurance Fuel Probably Isn't Actually Cheaper
DIY gels look cheaper until you factor in time and performance. Here's the real cost breakdown of homemade vs. commercial endurance fuel.
Endurance Athlete Nutrition Myths That Need to Retire
Five nutrition myths still haunting group chats and aid stations, what the research actually says, and what endurance athletes should do instead.