Reading Time: 2 minutesEvery December, the world collectively decides it’s time for a fresh start. We write lists, set goals, and promise ourselves we’ll eat better, train harder, sleep more, stress less. And yet, by February, most resolutions quietly fade into the background. But what if you made 2026 look different? What if your resolution didn’t stay a … Read more
Reading Time: 4 minutesGut health is the new frontier for performance. From faster recovery and steadier energy to sharper focus and a stronger immune system, the microbes in your gut influence far more than digestion. Probiotics are carefully selected strains of beneficial bacteria and are emerging as a practical tool for athletes and high performers seeking an edge … Read more
Reading Time: 3 minutesThe taper is one of the most misunderstood phases of marathon training. Cutting mileage isn’t enough, you need to preserve sharpness, stabilize fueling, and calm both body and mind. The gut-brain connection plays a bigger role here than most runners realize. Handled well, tapering turns training into peak performance. The final weeks before a race … Read more
Reading Time: 2 minutesA month ago, we shared the beginning of a new chapter in Kilian Jornet’s pursuit of the extraordinary. The concept sounded almost impossible: summit every major 14,000-foot peak in the contiguous United States by human power alone. No cars, shortcuts, just his feet, his bike, and his internal engine. Now, after 31 days, 72 peaks, … Read more
Reading Time: 3 minutesCooler fall weather gives marathoners the chance to chase PRs. But success isn’t just about mileage or pace, it’s about how efficiently your body delivers and uses oxygen. VO2 Max for runners reflects your aerobic ceiling, but oxygen utilization determines how well you hold marathon pace. Improving gut health and oxygen efficiency means arriving at … Read more
Reading Time: 3 minutesWhen marathon training peaks, mileage climbs and intensity stacks up. This is where athletes build fitness that carries them to the finish line, but it’s also where many hit a wall of fatigue, soreness, or injury. The difference isn’t just training load; it’s how well you manage marathon training inflammation so the body adapts without … Read more
Reading Time: 3 minutesAs Summer gives way to Fall, Kilian Jornet, the world’s premier mountain endurance athlete, embarks on a breathtaking new challenge: States of Elevation. In the coming weeks, he’ll cycle and run to summit every U.S. Fourteener (peaks above 14,000 feet) across Colorado, California, and Washington, covering tour-de-France-length stages and marathons daily in the most remote, … Read more
Reading Time: 4 minutesWhen most runners think about marathon prep, they focus on mileage, shoes, or gels. But one of the most overlooked aspects of marathon training nutrition is gut health. Your gut decides how well you absorb fuel, handle stress, and recover between sessions. A strong gut isn’t just about avoiding runner’s stomach issues. Optimizing gut health … Read more
Reading Time: 3 minutesMost endurance athletes think of training as the miles, intervals, and hours logged. But the truth is, your body doesn’t get stronger during the workout—it gets stronger afterward. The run, ride, or swim is just the stimulus. The real gains happen in the hours and days that follow, when your body repairs muscle, replenishes energy … Read more
Reading Time: 3 minutesEffective endurance nutrition isn’t just about race-day energy gels. It’s about building a fueling system—day-to-day, pre-session, during training, and post-workout—that sustains your performance, protects your gut, and supports recovery for the next big effort. Whether you’re running an ultra, cycling for hours, or training for a triathlon, your nutrition can be the difference between finishing … Read more