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Gut Training for Endurance Athletes: The Complete Guide

Learn how to train your gut to handle 60–120 g of carbs per hour, cut GI distress, and race faster with a 6–12 week, science-backed protocol.

Lee Martin·Apr 22, 2026
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How Mealvana Calculates Your Fueling: The Science Behind Your Personalized Nutrition Plan

Ever wondered why Mealvana recommends 75 grams of carbs per hour for your long bike ride but only 55 for your tempo run? Let's pull back the curtain on the sports science that powers your personalized

Mealvana Team·Jan 21, 2026
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The Week After a Marathon: What's Happening in Your Body (and How to Recover Fast)

You did it — 26.2 miles of grit, patience, and heart. Understanding what's happening physiologically in the 7 days after a marathon helps you recover faster, lower injury risk, and return to running s

Mealvana Team·Dec 14, 2025
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Carb-Loading: Your Race Week Fuel Guide

Congratulations, you are officially in race week! Learn how to achieve glycogen supercompensation in the final 72 hours—the single biggest determinant of performance in the later stages of a marathon.

Mealvana Team·Dec 10, 2025
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Simple Fueling for Taper Week

Easy, runner-friendly meals to power you through the final crucial days! Learn how to nail your nutrition during taper week so your muscles are fully charged and ready on race day.

Mealvana Team·Dec 1, 2025
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Major Marathon Charity Guide: Timelines, Fundraising Minimums & Deadlines

A practical, race-by-race guide to charity bibs for the World Marathon Majors. Learn fundraising minimums, application windows, and key deadlines for Boston, NYC, Chicago, Berlin, London, and Tokyo.

Mealvana Team·Nov 28, 2025
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The Charity Runner's Playbook: Your Guide to Running for a Cause & Raising Real Money

Learn proven strategies for securing charity bibs and raising thousands of dollars for causes you care about. Featuring insights from Robin White, a Six-Star Marathon Finisher who has raised over $30,

Mealvana Team·Nov 28, 2025
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Master Your Marathon Fueling: A Complete 4-Week Guide

Learn how to perfect your marathon fueling in the final four weeks before race day. This quick guide covers carb, sodium, and hydration formulas, gear checks, and race-week prep—so you can avoid the w

Mealvana Team·Nov 12, 2025