As a sports dietitian and a recreational athlete, there are the things that I wish every athlete knew and understood in relation to fueling their body for peak athletic performance. I’m a straight shooter. I tell it how it is. Keep reading to learn the three things that I recommend when it comes to nutrition […]

As a sports dietitian, I have seen many runners and triathletes afraid that if they will eat more they will gain weight. I am here to let you know that this isn’t always the case! You can absolutely eat more without gaining weight. In today’s article, I will be going over all of the deets […]

What is a flexible eating style? For endurance athletes, a flexible eating style is an unrestricted way of eating. It’s more of a lifestyle than a diet. It’s adaptable to your specific needs as an athlete and as a human being. No foods are off the table (no pun intended). This approach is about creating […]

Off-season nutrition is a critical part of a triathlete and runner’s performance nutrition regimen. As a triathlete and runner, my personal biggest nutrition challenge is making that transition to the off-season. The good news is, there are plenty of strategies you can put in place to achieve successful off-season nutrition! The year I trained for […]

Gastrointestinal (GI) problems are very common in endurance athletes and is often referred to as exercise-induced GI distress. It’s a horrible situation to be in, and unfortunately, most athletes have experienced exercise-induced GI distress a time or two. Just ask athletes. We almost all have a horror story of planning training routes with bathrooms available, […]

The short answer is yes, absolutely, runners do need more calories. But let’s dive in and talk through how specific nutrition requirements can greatly impact performance in training and ultimately, on race day. It’s estimated that runners burn over 100 calories per mile of running. This, of course, will vary in how efficient and fit […]

Carb loading is an important strategy for endurances athletes to use to make sure they’re adequately fueled before a big race. This strategy involves consuming a higher amount of carbs than perhaps normal, a few days leading up to your main event. Some research shows as much as a 2-3% increase in performance following a […]

For some endurance athletes, the thought of getting 100 grams of protein or more in meal plans may feel overwhelming. But it doesn’t need to be complicated! When you break it up between three meals and a couple of snacks, the number is a lot more manageable. The grams of protein can add up faster […]

Recently I was on the phone with a runner – a dad of two young kids – who got me thinking about how you could use easy kid snacks for endurance athlete nutrition, when in a pinch. As a mom and a triathlete I fully understand the challenge of keeping your cupboards stocked with endurance […]

As an endurance athlete entering your peak season, it is likely that race days will involve some sort of traveling. However, travel isn’t an excuse to fall off of your nutrition and lose valuable opportunities for carb loading and other strategies that can boost your performance on race day.  Here are a few of my […]