Your next hydration station might be the crisper drawer

Six Minute Mile Staff August 19, 2025 No Comments

To replenish water and electrolytes, some athletes are thinking beyond the water bottle. Coconut water and pickle juice are now a thing, but do they actually offer any benefits over…

Our 6 Best Stories from July 2025

Six Minute Mile Staff August 4, 2025 No Comments

Our July monthly recap is here Just in case you didn’t read every one of the newsletters we sent in July, we are once again bringing you the most-clicked stories…

Why your brain wants you to eat berries (and skip the soda)

Six Minute Mile Staff July 29, 2025 No Comments

We spend a lot of time thinking about food as fuel for our muscles, but what about our brains? According to “The 5 Best Foods to Eat for Better Mental…

What Runners Get Wrong about Race-Day Fueling and How to Change It

Ashley Arnold July 17, 2025 No Comments

With a little practice, you can make positive changes to your race-day fueling strategy so that you can more consistently perform to your potential.

Are advanced biomarker tests worth it?

Six Minute Mile Staff July 4, 2025 No Comments

Biomarker tests are getting better and better, and so are the athletes who use them, according to a recent piece from TrainingPeaks: “How Advanced Biomarker Testing Is Transforming Athlete Performance.”…

Eat to Recover: The Ultimate Guide to Post-Run Nutrition

Greg McMillan July 1, 2025 No Comments

Expert insights about post-run nutrition and practical tips for creating your own nutritional recovery routine.

Don’t get burned by your summer training

Six Minute Mile Staff June 10, 2025 No Comments

As the summer heat cranks up, treating your training and nutrition plan like it’s still February is a recipe for a total meltdown. The rising temps demand a strategic shift,…

How to fuel for every race distance

Six Minute Mile Staff June 1, 2025 No Comments

Recently, we’ve been uncovering all sorts of information on protein and how runners can use it, but now, it’s time to roll out the red carpet for the true star…

Do endurance athletes need more protein than we thought?

Six Minute Mile Staff May 30, 2025 No Comments

Recently, we explored plant versus animal protein and bioavailability (in this article for those who missed it). That was a good start, but the conversation got even more interesting when…

Give plant-based protein a chance, but don’t ignore its bioavailability

Six Minute Mile Staff May 26, 2025 No Comments

These days, protein is in higher demand than race bibs at a popular marathon. According to a 2024 study, a whopping 71% of us are actively trying to consume more…

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