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 […]

Time to spring clean your pantry and get it ready for your endurance training and race season with these tips! Meeting your performance nutrition goals as an athlete is more difficult if you don’t have the right foods on-hand, ready to go. Spring brings along the perfect opportunity to go through your pantry, organize your […]

Menopause is a natural and normal part of life that all women, including female endurance athletes, will have to go through.  It’s a stage of life that’s accompanied by hormonal and body changes that may alter training and nutrition routines. But this doesn’t mean you can’t implement strategies that will help you perform to the […]

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’ve got four meal planning tips for athletes looking to start a meal planning routine or add to their current one. Make it once and eat it twice (at least) A meal […]

I had shared a post to Instagram and in the caption asked people to share a food that they can’t live without. And, I shared that for myself, it’s pancakes. I freaking love pancakes! Well then some troll came into the comments and left a message that made me snap. “Just contemplating why promoting eating […]

Has this been you? Were you training more than ever and gradually putting on weight? You’re not alone, it happens. I’ve talked with athletes who experiences 15-20 lbs in weight gain while training for big events. How is this possible? Let’s dive in and talk about why this can happen. Diet Mentality Losing weight is […]

My husband and two little boys aren’t super great about vegetables. Carrots, sure. Cucumbers, sure. And we love spaghetti here in the Larson house. So I was inspired by Jamie Oliver’s 7-veg tomato sauce, and put my own spin on it and made it more “busy-parent friendly”. The biggest battle is prepping the veggies for […]