Athlete Corner
The science, minus the jargon — read it, then send it to a teammate
The Most Important Thing About Running Nutrition Is Just Eating Enough
Everyone argues about protein grams and perfect snacks. What actually makes or breaks your season is simpler: eat enough to match your training.
Under-Fueled Looks Just Like Overtrained
The flat, tired, stalled swimmer usually isn't overtrained — they're under-fueled. Fuel the training you're actually doing.
Your Easy Runs Are Probably Too Fast
Someone online says easy miles are junk and you should just train hard. The truth: easy running works — most runners just do it too fast.
The Run That Hurts You Is Usually One Big Jump
The riskiest run isn't your weekly total creeping up. It's one session that's way longer than anything you've done lately.
The Calf Hold That Makes You a More Efficient Runner
Getting stronger helps you run using less energy. One of the easiest ways doesn't beat up your legs at all — you just hold still.
Underfueling Doesn't Make You Tougher
Getting lighter and faster can feel like winning. Sometimes it's the first sign your body is running on empty.
The Free Speed Hiding Between Your Swim, Bike, and Run
Transitions are triathlon's fourth discipline — and the easiest place to get faster. The trick is the opposite of what you'd think.
You're Not Bad at Swimming. You're Just New at It.
A runner or cyclist's first month in the pool feels brutal. Here's why fitness doesn't save you in the water — and what actually does.