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9 Recipes to Fuel Your Summer Running

Summer running leaves us sweaty enough without spending hours standing over a hot stove. Plus, the idea of a big steaming bowl of oatmeal after a seven-mile run doesn't sound very appetizing without a chill in the air.

So what's a runner to do?

We can't live off of Slurpees and ice cream alone! (Don't ask me how I know this.)

We need real food to fuel our runs. And we'd prefer it to be refreshing and easy to make! Luckily, there are a lot of delicious fruits and vegetables in-season during the summer months—things like squash and melons are prime for the picking! With that in mind, we've compiled a list of delicious recipes that are full of fresh ingredients to fill your fuel tank and keep you running strong.

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