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No matter what distance you’re running, you need fuel to perform at an optimal level.
But how can you decide on which fuel to use? The sports nutrition product market has exploded with options in recent years, and is predicted to grow by 8 percent in the next seven years. There are dozens of options to choose from at your local running specialty store.
Tim Lyman, director of training programs at Fleet Feet Pittsburgh, says he and his employees have also noticed a shift in runners being more conscious of ingredients in products, and with that comes an increase in fear and misconceptions around certain ingredients like sugar, artificial flavorings, and amount of processing that goes into the products.
Often, running store staff are experienced athletes themselves and have a great deal of knowledge about what goes into these products. While the choices can seem…
