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With so much conflicting nutrition information available, it can feel overwhelming for high school athletes to figure out how to fuel their bodies in a way that supports performance now and long-term health down the road. When you’re getting seemingly constant nutrition advice from social media, friends, and news headlines, it can feel impossible to know which tips you should follow. In the age of social media, nutrition tends to be sensationalized and you’re most likely to see bold claims...

High school athletes know that training hard is essential to playing their best, but hard work is only part of the formula for sports performance. During the teenage years, athletes are balancing demanding practice schedules, school, and social lives, all while expecting to perform at a high level. Without the right nutrition to fuel growth and development, build strength and speed, and support brain function, it’s common for student athletes to experience low energy levels, inconsistent...

There are so many logistics that go into planning for your half or full marathon, and fueling should be involved in planning, too. Do yourself a favor and lock in these 5 things so that you can feel confident in your fueling and get the most out of your race: Test Out On-Course Fuel & Hydration Even if you don’t plan to use what’s offered on the race course, try out the fluids and gels your race is going to offer you during your training. You never know what might happen - you could drop a...