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Carb loading is an important strategy for endurance athletes to use to ensure 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 high […]

Meal planning as an endurance athlete is not always easy, especially when you’re busy and constantly on the go. To help with this I have compiled some of my best meal prep advice into this ultimate guide to athlete meal prep. This includes an introduction to what meal prep is, common meal prep mistakes, and […]

Triathlon is a sport that’s all about the gear (and the nutrition). Which is why I’ve put together this list of triathlete gift ideas to help you with your shopping, or inspiration to treat yourself to some new tri gear! And, make sure you also head to my best runner gift ideas for the holidays […]

Congratulations, the relentless work has been done and you finally made it to race day! You whizzed through your training cycle well-fueled after polishing up on what to eat when training for a marathon. And, now that elusive start line is here! But, what about marathon nutrition for race day itself? While the notion of […]

Stop fearing holiday foods, and instead take full advantage use the festive treats to fuel your holiday workouts. At your next holiday party, don’t hesitate to fill your pockets with an extra Christmas cookie or two to fuel your next workout. Needing gift ideas for yourself or a fellow athlete? Check out my holiday gift […]

Struggling to find gifts for your runner? This gift guide has you covered with a wide variety of the best runner gift ideas for any budget. As a long-time runner and avid shopper, it can be challenging to find the right gift with the endless options of gear and tech. My dietitian team (who are […]

Just like a car needs the right type of gas to run properly and efficiently. Runners need the right type of food to fuel the challenging demands of marathon training. Which is why I’m going to “run through” what to eat when training for a marathon! So often we’re bombarded with nutrition and diet trends touting […]

As a sports dietitian and an athlete, I fully understand nutrition can feel overwhelming and complicated. But let’s simplify and focus on some key principles. Here are 3 things to know about performance nutrition for endurance athletes! With performance nutrition there’s no “one-size fits all” fueling plan. It would be so convenient if there was […]

As a sports dietitian, I have seen many runners and triathletes with an intense fear of weight gain. They know they’re under fueled, but being afraid holds them back from eating more. I am here to let you know that this isn’t always the case! Can you eat more without gaining weight? Absolutely. In today’s […]

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 […]