Mankato Marathon

By: Mayo Clinic Health System

The taper is an essential aspect of training that many new runners need to remember to incorporate into their training program. Tapering means reducing your training load before a competition to optimize performance on race d...

Written by: April Graff, MS, RD, LD, Hy-Vee Dietitian

As race-day approaches, runners often focus on tapering mileage and refining their race-day strategy. Equally important is ensuring adequate carbohydrate intake to maximize glycogen stores. Glycogen, the storage form of carbohydrate in muscles and the liver, serves as a primary fuel source during training a...

Written by: April Graff, Hy-Vee Dietitian

Staying hydrated sounds simple, but many runners find it harder than expected. You may head out for a run carrying a water bottle and still realize later in the day that you have not had enough to drink. Or, during training, the idea of meeting hydration goals can feel overwhelming, especially when balancing work, fami...