October 8, 2026
Fueling & Hydration

Frequent Fueling and Gut Training: Lessons From a 100-Mile Race Win

A recent 100-mile race win highlights how frequent eating can help prepare the gut for ultramarathons. Learn how older athletes can adapt this fueling strategy.

Lexo artikullin
October 8, 2026
Fueling & Hydration

Energy Drinks, College Sponsorships and the Adult Athlete

A recent STAT analysis examines the rise of energy drink sponsorships in college sports. Endurance athletes must distinguish marketing from race fueling.

Lexo artikullin
October 7, 2026
Fueling & Hydration

Creatine and Body Composition: Translating the New 12-Week Trial for Athletes Over 45

A 12-week study shows that combining creatine with exercise and a modest caloric deficit helps adults over 45 retain muscle and reduce body-fat percentage.

Lexo artikullin
October 6, 2026
Fueling & Hydration

BBC Science Focus Reviews the Evidence Behind Sports Supplements

A 2026 BBC Science Focus review reveals that only five sports supplements have strong evidence, urging endurance athletes to prioritize basic diet and training.

Lexo artikullin
October 5, 2026
Fueling & Hydration

The Reality of Lactate: Why Experimental Gels Cannot Replace Carbohydrates

A breakdown of Marathon Handbook's analysis on lactate as a metabolic fuel. Learn why older endurance athletes should rely on carbs over experimental gels.

Lexo artikullin
October 4, 2026
Fueling & Hydration

Matching Fuel to the Workload: Understanding the New UCI Cycling Nutrition Guidelines

The new UCI cycling nutrition guidelines recommend matching carbohydrate intake to your daily training workload for improved recovery and long-term performance.

Lexo artikullin
October 3, 2026
Fueling & Hydration

Carbohydrate Loading for Female Athletes: Inside the New Ironman Research

A 2026 study in the European Journal of Sport Science reveals the gap between carbohydrate targets and actual fueling execution in female IRONMAN athletes.

Lexo artikullin
October 3, 2026
Fueling & Hydration

The Emerging Science of Beetroot Nitrates for Endurance and Cardiovascular Health

NutraIngredients reports Bio-gen Extracts' TruBeet ingredient won a 2026 sports nutrition award. We break down the dose-response nitrate data for athletes.

Lexo artikullin
October 2, 2026
Fueling & Hydration

Running Journal Explains When 90 g/hour Carbohydrate Fueling Is Appropriate for Long Efforts

A breakdown of the physiological science behind 90 grams of carbohydrate per hour fueling, covering duration limits, multiple transporters, and gut tolerance.

Lexo artikullin
October 1, 2026
Fueling & Hydration

Practical Carbohydrate and Sodium Targets for Endurance Efforts Over Three Hours

A breakdown of recent guidance on carbohydrate and sodium targets for multi-hour endurance efforts, outlining practical strategies to fuel and improve recovery.

Lexo artikullin
September 30, 2026
Fueling & Hydration

PhytoGaia Advances Palm Phytonutrient Research for Endurance Applications

PhytoGaia recently announced a research grant for MCT and TocoGaia endurance studies. Read why veteran athletes should wait for proven human trials.

Lexo artikullin
September 29, 2026
Fueling & Hydration

Science in Sport Translates High Carbohydrate Fueling Into Practical Guidelines

Science in Sport translates high carbohydrate targets into practical 60, 90, and 120g hourly bands. Here is how older endurance athletes can test these safely.

Lexo artikullin
September 28, 2026
Fueling & Hydration

Safely Running Marathons With Type 1 Diabetes: Clinical Insights on Glucose and Fueling

A small observational study from the Poznań Marathon shows athletes with type 1 diabetes can safely finish races using individualized glucose and hydration plans.

Lexo artikullin
September 27, 2026
Fueling & Hydration

Why Creatine Causes Early Muscle Water Gains Instead of Fat and How Athletes Should Drink

Physician-reviewed guidance clarifies that creatine weight gain is intracellular water, not fat, and outlines baseline hydration targets for older athletes.

Lexo artikullin
September 26, 2026
Fueling & Hydration

Scant Clinical Evidence for Workout Products in the 62 Billion Dollar Supplement Market

A 2026 evidence review finds few performance supplements have strong scientific backing. Active adults should prioritize adequate food and resistance training.

Lexo artikullin
September 24, 2026
Fueling & Hydration

Individualized Hydration Strategies for Endurance Athletes: Why Fluid Balance Beats Maximum Volume

DH Sports emphasizes balancing fluid intake with individual sweat rates and conditions. Learn why endurance athletes should avoid the risks of overdrinking.

Lexo artikullin
September 24, 2026
Fueling & Hydration

How Higher Carbohydrate Intake Preserves Power During Prolonged Cycling

A September 2026 review highlights how 120g/h carbohydrate intake preserved late-stage critical power during moderate cycling compared to lower intake levels.

Lexo artikullin
September 23, 2026
Fueling & Hydration

Sports Foods and the Ultra-Processed Classification

A new sports science review clarifies why engineered sports foods receive ultra-processed labels and how older endurance athletes can fuel strategically.

Lexo artikullin

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Read practical ideas on endurance training, recovery, nutrition and healthy aging to keep progressing for years to come.

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