Hack Your Nutrition for Better Run Performance

Plus five reads of the week. [View in Browser]( [Runner's World Logo]( [SHOP]( [RW+ EXCLUSIVE]( [SUBSCRIBE]( Pavlína Černá Newsletter Editor Happy Sunday, ! It's Pavlína, [Runner’s World]( newsletter editor. In case today's Berlin Marathon inspired you to sign up for your own race, I have some articles for you that may help you kick things off. I unlocked one of our most-read exclusive stories for you below, so you can get a taste of the awesome content you’ll get when you [join]([RW+](, plus five other great stories we recently published that I wanted to make sure you didn’t miss. Have a great week! 🔓 YOUR FREE UNLOCKED MEMBERSHIP STORY 🔓 [Hack Your Nutrition for Better Run Performance]( Paying closer attention to what you put in your body can lead to a performance breakthrough—and new technology can help you get there. [Read More](   🎾 If you’re running with plantar fasciitis, you’re likely not alone on the road. This injury plagues lots of people who are constantly on their feet—including runners. To help you sidestep this common ache, here’s what to know about running with plantar fasciitis, including how to recognize it, treat it, and prevent it from happening again... → [Keep reading]( 🏃 As a runner, your feet become accustomed to all types of sensations, ranging from pleasant to bothersome. The springy bounce of new shoes, the gnawing pain of a blister, the uneven terrain of a trail run—it’s all part of the experience, for better or worse. Over time, you learn to control what you can and enjoy (or, at least, deal with) the rest. So, what do you do when you feel… nothing? While numbness in the toes and feet isn’t necessarily the sign of a serious issue, it’s definitely not something you should ignore... → [Keep reading](     👟 Finding the right fit for your perfect pair of running shoes includes dealing with sizing discrepancies across brands. Fortunately for runners in the modern age, sizing differences between shoe brands have largely leveled out. But they still exist. Brands use lasts, a foot-shaped block around which a shoe is constructed, to create shoes and those lasts have a major impact on fit. A last isn’t the only defining factor, though, as the breadth of materials used in the running space can impact the way shoes fit. As brands learn more about fit, each iteration of a popular shoe can have a slight change, too... → [Keep reading]( 🍽 An early morning run is a great way to start your day. But for those of us who can rise early enough to hit the trail, road, or treadmill, the question often pops up about what to eat before a morning run. It seems like that question should have a simple answer, but unfortunately there’s not a one-size-fits-all approach to your prerun meal. You have to consider multiple factors when deciding what to eat before a morning run... → [Keep reading]( 🤒 Researchers know exercise can help prevent disease, but now they’re studying whether it can also help you recover from illness. In fact, two recent studies discovered that lactate (a by-product of exercise, often blamed for that burning sensation you feel) may boost T-cells, which play an important role in the immune system... → [Keep reading](     RUNNER'S WORLD SHOP The Latest from the RW Collection [Shop Now]( [Shop Now]( [Shop Now](   [OPR Lift Every Voice]( Follow Us [Unsubscribe]( | [Privacy Notice/Notice at Collection]( RunnersWorld.com ©2022 Hearst Magazines, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Hearst Magazines, 300 West 57th Street, New York, NY 10019