“I hit the wall at mile 19 of the Big Sur Marathon in spring of 2024,” recalled Strategist associate editor Jeremy Rellosa. “My muscles seized up, I had full-body cramps, and I hobbled across the ...

One of the weirdest parts of getting into long-distance running or triathlons is learning how much endurance athletes love and hate—and rely on—little packets of goo-like gels. As unappetizing as they ...

But rather than forcing yourself to choke down pasty goo on your way up the mountain, these Liquid Energy Gels are a great alternative. They’re not as popular as Gu’s original energy gels, but I find ...