Caffeine is a favorite among runners at Fast Bananas RUNsource. Many of us rely on it to jumpstart our days and fuel our workouts, but what is caffeine really doing to our performance and recovery? Let’s dig into the science to understand how to maximize the benefits of coffee for both performance gains and optimal recovery. Caffeine’s Effect on Performance Caffeine can boost endurance and reduce perceived effort during exercise by stimulating the central nervous system and i

Low energy availability (LEA) happens when you don’t eat enough to support both your training and your basic body functions. It’s not about being hungry or tired. LEA can happen to any athlete even if they are trying to fuel enough. LEA happens when an athlete is under eating relative to what their body needs, and it shows up in more ways than you think. Most runners dealing with LEA aren’t doing it on purpose. Some are trying to “eat clean” or cut sugar. Others just don’t re