With the Chicago Marathon coming up on October 10th, I have been receiving many questions pertaining to adequate nurtition and hydration for endurance events. Adequate nutrition and hydration before, during, and after a race or physical activity is very important. It is imperative to begin a race or other types of physical activity well hydrated. Hydration makes the difference between optimal performance and sub-par performance. Carbohydrates are stored in the muscle […]