Protein is important, no matter what your workout entailed, because it helps your muscles recover from the damage caused by exercise, Ehsani explains. Basically, when you work out—whether running or ...

Medically reviewed by Suzanne Fisher, RD Carbohydrates from bagels, bananas, and oatmeal help build your glycogen stores ...

As runners, so many of us spend a ton of thought and energy determining exactly what we'll eat before a run, doing a proper warm-up, etc. But then after the miles are in the bank? We're off to the ...