Too busy to run? Finding time to run can be tricky. You could be working tons of hours, have a crazy work schedule, or have a bunch of kids to chase after. No matter the reason, with a few hacks, tweeks, and flexing your training plan you can find more time in your day. The …

Marathon recovery happens in three different phases. 1) The hour after you cross the finish line. 2)The next twelve hours, basically the rest of your day. 3)The next 1-3 weeks. Phase 1: In the hour after your race there are a few key things you should do to speed along effective recovery and that starts …

Being an aid station volunteer can be an amazing experience. It’s both a rewarding and important job. Being a volunteer is a lot more than just showing up with a poster board sign and cheering on runners. As an aid station worker you have the chance to help runners put out their best possible efforts …

Creating a Race Plan is just as important as planning your training for a race. A good race plan could enable you to perform at your fullest potential. Not having a race plan could result in lots of extra time at aid stations, a huge bonk, or even the dreaded DNF.  This information should help …

Should you use gels, gu, bars, beans, or a sport drink for your marathon and ultra training? There are so many choices it is out of control. It can be overwhelming knowing what nutrition is good for you and what you should be using. That is why Sugarstride has created an expert review team! The …

Mark Gorman is a mountain biker, trail runner, founder of Ohiooutside.com, and race director. Mark is truly a host to to the trail running community to the trails he loves in Ohio. Mark thoughtfully plans out great race experiences from race swag to a celebratory beer at the finish. Trail running and craft beer go …

Plants are good for you. No matter what diet trend you subscribe to I think it’s safe to say they all agree that vegetables are really good for you. A plant based diet could be just what you need. It’s excellent for your health, great for the environment, and it’s good karma too. Giving up …

Yoga makes for a powerful cross training partner for the trail and endurance runner. Yoga specifically will improve stability, core strength, form, and prevent injury. I sit down with yoga instructor Tracy Rhinehart to discuss how developing a yoga practice can transform your performance as a runner. Tracy Rhinehart and I discuss how the enhancements …

Why should a runner care about their lactate threshold? Because it is the ticket to getting faster in training runs and ultimately in races. You have probably heard a little about lactate threshold before. In episode 22 of the Sugarstride Podcast we do a deep dive into heart rate monitor training. We explore what lactate …

Trail runners share the beautiful trails, forests, and rivers with lots of wildlife. More accurately, they are sharing the trails with the runners. If you are going to run some trails you will encounter animals, reptiles, and insects. Trail runners should be prepared and know what to do when crossing paths with these different creatures. …