I did Ironman to become a better dietitian (and here’s what I found out)
2.4 mile swim, 112 mile bike, 26.2 mile run. While doing a race like this would sound like a…
Nutrition from Winter to Spring (video)
Nutrition needs for athletes are greatly affected by things like temperature, humidity, altitude, and the length of the workout or…
What’s your running economy? A tale of two runners
TL,DR: Running efficiency refers to a measure of how much oxygen you need to run a given pace. This can…
Here’s why you need a nutrition plan for your next race
“I’ll just eat when I’m hungry and drink when I’m thirsty.” This is the approach that many endurance athletes, at…
Forward Thinking (part 2)… The next steps in your strategic carb intake
This is the second installment of a series on how strategic manipulation of your carbohydrate intake can lead to better…
Forward Thinking… Daily carbohydrate periodization for athletes (part 1)
Among the most interesting, exciting, and perhaps groundbreaking areas of sports nutrition over the past ten years or so has…
Female Sports Nutrition – lecture highlights
Many aspects of sports nutrition are the same for both males and females, but there are a few key differences…
19 Things You Can Do Right Now To Go Faster in Your Next Race (that are supported by research)
Going faster is more fun, regardless of your fitness level. Whether you’re going for an Olympic medal, or trying to…