📊 Fueling by Mileage: A Parent's Guide What Your Runner Needs Based on Their Training --- The Core Principle More miles = more food. It's that simple. The mistake most families make is feeding their athlete the same amount year-round — but a runner in peak season may need 50-75% more food than during the off-season. --- Calorie Needs by Training Phase | Training Phase | Weekly Miles | Daily Calories | Meals + Snacks | |---|---|---|---| | Off-Season | 10-15 mpw | 2,000-2,40...

📊 Fueling by Mileage: A Parent's Guide What Your Runner Needs Based on Their Training --- The Core Principle More miles = more food. It's that simple. The mistake most families make is feeding their athlete the same amount year-round — but a runner in peak season may need 50-75% more food than during the off-season. --- Calorie Needs by Training Phase | Training Phase | Weekly Miles | Daily Calories | Meals + Snacks | |---|---|---|---| | Off-Season | 10-15 mpw | 2,000-2,40...