Following critical evaluation of the available literature to date, The International Society of Sports Nutrition (ISSN) position regarding caffeine intake is as follows: 1. Supplementation with caffeine has been shown to acutely enhance various aspects of exercise performance in many but not all stu …| PubMed
Age-based prediction equations of maximal heart rate (HRmax), such as the popular formulas Fox's 220-age, or Tanaka's 208-0.7 × age, have been widely used in various populations. Surprisingly, so far these equations have not been validated in marathon runners, despite the importance of th …| PubMed
Running gels are a popular option for long run and race day nutrition. This guide delves into how to choose and use gels during runs.| Laura Norris Running
Want an extra boost on race day to enhance your performance? Try these safe, legal, and effective ergogenic aids for runners!| Laura Norris Running
Is heart rate training beneficial for runners? Learn how a runner's heart rate should be calculated and how to use heart rate training zones.| Laura Norris Running
Curious about your training paces and progress? A simple DIY lactate threshold test can provide an accurate estimate of your running fitness!| Laura Norris Running
Zone 2 running is a popular concept - but what exactly is it and how do you apply it correctly to your training?| Laura Norris Running
Easy running days offer a multitude of benefits to your training. Just how easy should your easy runs be? Read on to find out!| Laura Norris Running
There is nothing more personalized in sports nutrition than hydration needs while training. We have great sports nutrition principles for things like macronutrients, timing, and nutrient quantity. But when it comes to hydration, our individual sweat rates, sweat composition, weather conditions, and training duration make hydration needs highly variable from athlete to athlete & season to season.| Featherstone Nutrition