• How to Properly Fuel for a Race

    Race day is not the time to “see what happens” with food. Your body runs on stored carbs (glycogen), some fat, and fluids. Get it wrong and you’ll be shuffling, cramping, or stuck in those blue potty-pods. Get it right and you’ll feel steady, strong, and ready to race. 3–4 Days Before — Load the…

  • How to Prep Your Body for Race Day

    Race week isn’t the time to up your training like you’re studying for a final. The goal is simple: show up on the start line with your body in peak condition — recovered, primed, and not carrying an ounce of extra fatigue. Here’s how to get there and why it actually works: Cut Volume, Keep…

  • Why Heat Training Can Make You Stronger (If You Do It Right)

    Training in the heat often feels like punishment. Every step is heavier, your heart pounds faster, and even easy runs feel like hard work. But here’s the secret: pushing your body in high temperatures can unlock adaptations you won’t get when the weather is mild. With the right approach, heat training doesn’t just make you…

  • Training in Extreme Heat — Your Body’s Emergency Protocol

    When you work out in heat, your body’s main mission isn’t “go faster” — it’s don’t overheat. To dump excess heat, blood is sent from your muscles to your skin so you can sweat and radiate heat away. That’s great for cooling, but it means less oxygen and fuel reach your muscles. Your heart tries…