Athletes resting near water cooler during training in Oaxaca, Mexico

Nutrition and Hydration: Fueling Your Run for Optimal Performance

Smart nutrition and hydration give your running a strong foundation. This section explains what to eat before, during, and after a run, how to use water and electrolytes, and why carbs, protein, and healthy fats all matter. With consistent habits, you run stronger and recover better day after day over time.

Gilda HernĂĄndez on the podium at Track Nationals 2026 in Xalapa, Veracruz, Mexico, holding crutches and wearing her medal.

Gilda HernĂĄndez Wins Track Nationals 2026 in Xalapa

Gilda HernĂĄndez traveled from Oaxaca, Mexico to Track Nationals 2026 in Xalapa and won three events. In this post-event report, she explains what makes track racing so demanding and what travel logistics look like with two bikes and a roller. Follow her, and support her next international competition steps.

Two Oax Sport members in green shirts smiling while holding a pair of running shoes, with the text “End-of-Year Report 2025” and “Impact + Financial Summary” on the left.

Oax Sport 2025 End-of-Year Report. Impact and Financial Summary

Oax Sport’s 2025 end-of-year report summarizes how we supported athletes in Oaxaca through gear donations, travel support, community events, and public reporting. It includes a simple financial summary in USD and MXN, a full list of published reports, and clear next steps for 2026. Read it, then choose a way to help.

Coach and athletes on a track in Mexico City during the Festival AtlĂ©tico de AlcaldĂ­as, used as the cover image for Oax Sport’s meet report (Jan 17–18, 2026).

Mexico City tune-up meet report. 20 athletes from Oaxaca, Mexico

Twenty athletes from Oaxaca, Mexico raced in Mexico City on January 17–18, 2026 to test fitness and race decisions under pressure. This post shares two athlete quotes, a clear list of funding sources in MXN, and what the team will work on next. If you support youth sport, you can help cover basic travel costs.