Every summer this question comes up: how can I safely train during the dog days of summer when the mercury is hitting triple digits? The initial, primary response is simple and somewhat obvious: hydrate. Keeping hydrated is important all year and cannot be stressed enough. It is especially important when you will be sweating up to a quart of fluid out of your system during your run. There’s absolutely nothing wrong with drinking 1.5-2 gallons of water throughout the course of your day to prepare your system for your training run. Read on →

From Trainer Will: energy supplements Each of those items (gels, gummies, beans) are designed for the same purpose: quick, easily digestible energy. The different forms are only to cater to various individuals’ personal preferences. Some don’t like the texture of gel (like Gu), some don’t like gummy-type stuff (like Shot Bloks), and some don’t really like chewing on jelly beans in the middle of a race. These provide energy through caffeine and simple carbohydrates. Read on →