Even non-runners have heard of carb-loading . They might joke about how runners get to drink all the beer and eat all the pasta they w...

Information about the carb-loading phase of marathon training can often be conflicting and confusing. Make a copy of the Carb-Loading Made...

Over the past couple of posts I've shared information on the two main energy sources for aerobic metabolism—glycogen (from carbs ) and f...

The tapering part of any marathon training plan is often either looked forward to or dreaded. Those enduring harsh training conditions or wh...

Yesterday's post ("Breaking Through the Wall"), spurred some great comments and emails from readers wanting more information o...