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 easily use kids 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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Are you afraid if you eat more you’ll gain weight? You don’t need to be. I started working with a male ultra-distance trail runner in his late 40’s in early 2021. This awesome dude does year-round high-volume training. You’d think that he’d have no trouble keeping weight off. But alas, over the past two years […]

The Larson household loves these! Including my semi-picky husband (he’s come a long way with food since we’ve met). Yields: About 20-24 bites Ingredients: 1 cup rolled or quick oats ½ cup mini semi-sweet chocolate chips ½ cup ground flaxseed ½ cup nut butter ⅓ cup honey 1 teaspoon vanilla extract  1/4 cup chopped dried […]

Endurance running is one of those sports that can have very particular nutrition needs. To get the best out of your body in performance, I’ve got three key tips for running nutrition to help you cross the finish line successfully.  Train Your Gut Science says that endurance athletes may need to ingest up to 90 […]

As a former supermarket dietitian, I always cringed a bit when people took the saying “only shop the perimeter of the grocery store” literally. Yes, the perimeter of the grocery store is where you will buy most of your fresh, whole foods such as produce, meats and dairy. Those items should definitely take up a […]