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How Carbs Fuel Your Running: Carbohydrate Metabolism Explained
Questions This Article Answers How does your body actually use carbohydrates to produce energy? Is cutting carbs a smart strategy when trying to lose weight ... -
Lactate Buffering Training: What It Is and How to Improve It
Questions This Article Answers What exactly is "lactate tolerance training"? Why does high blood lactate make it impossible to keep running? Is there any ben... -
Fat Metabolism for Runners: Burn More Fat, Run Faster
Questions This Article Answers How does the body actually use fat for energy? How can I train my body to burn more fat? Most runners know fat is a fuel sourc... -
Marathon Hydration Guide: Timing, Amounts, and Drink Types
Questions This Article Answers How much fluid should I drink before and during a marathon? How much will my performance drop if I don't drink enough? What ty... -
Lactate Metabolism for Runners: Fuel, Not a Waste Product
Questions This Article Answers Is lactate the cause of muscle fatigue? Why does the body produce lactate during exercise? How can you improve your body's abi... -
Protein Metabolism for Runners: How Much Do You Need?
Questions This Article Answers How is protein metabolized in the body? What is the mechanism behind muscle breakdown when carbohydrates are depleted? Why is ... -
What Makes Runners Fast? VO2 Max, Lactate Threshold & Running Economy
Questions This Article Answers What is the difference between VO2 max and lactate threshold? How do VO2 max, lactate threshold, and running economy work toge... -
What Is Lactate Threshold? A Runner’s Complete Science Guide
Questions This Article Answers What exactly is the lactate threshold (LT)? What pace corresponds to my lactate threshold? How can I estimate or calculate my ... -
What Is VO2 Max? Why It Determines Running Ability
Questions This Article Answers What is VO2 max (maximal oxygen uptake)? How does VO2 max relate to marathon performance? I want to understand why VO2 max is ... -
What Is a Progression Run? Benefits, Pace & Sample Workouts
Questions This Article Answers What is a progression run and how does it work? What benefits does a progression run offer? How do I set paces and structure m...