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Baking soda has long been hyped as a shortcut to better performance, but runners know supplements rarely come without a catch.
A new meta-analysis examines whether a single dose actually helps with continuous running, and the results might make you rethink the risk-reward trade-off.
From Alex Cyr, our gear editor and 1:04 half marathoner: I'm letting you in on a little secret: I'm going all in on running in 2026. I'm increasing my mileage, prioritizing my sleep, spending more time in the gym - the thing is I don't want to squander these next 12 months because I think that some of my lifetime running goals are just around the corner.
A big reason that I'm in this position now is that I really improved my fueling game in the last 12 months. I started to take supplements from Momentous: first their creatine, then their post-workout high-protein recovery mix, and then their pre-workout high-carb fuel. I loved the stuff so much that we eventually partnered with them: they sponsor this podcast, and I'm popping their creatine chews like candy.
I wasn't always a supplements guy: there's a lot of contaminated crap out there that makes it nearly impossible to know what you're actually putting in your body. What I like about Momentous is that every product is independently certified by NSF for Sport® or Informed Sport, meaning it's tested for contaminants, heavy metals, banned substances, and verified for label accuracy. That's great news: no dirty burritos out here.
Right now, Momentous is offering our listeners up to 35% off your first order with promo code MARATHON.
This week on the Marathon Handbook Podcast, we break down the most misunderstood run in training: the long run. Michael, Katelyn, and Alex cover what it's for, how to structure it across a build, when to add quality (fast finishes, marathon-pace blocks), and why many runners draw the line at roughly three hours—plus a practical fueling rundown and the biggest long-run mistakes to avoid. Also: Alex's Houston Half PR debrief.
Protein supplements feel like a no-brainer for athletes, but science doesn't always reward obvious assumptions. A massive new meta-analysis takes a hard look at whether protein powders actually improve performance and recovery, and the answer isn't as straightforward as most runners think.
Zone 2 training gets praised as everything from an aerobic miracle to a total waste of time—but which is it, really? A panel of top scientists and coaches breaks down what Zone 2 actually is, what it does for endurance, and where runners often get it wrong.
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