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,…
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…
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…
Tennis in the heat? You might be doing it wrong
Spending the day at a college tennis tournament reminded me not only how much of an effect the right choices…
Win the rain delay and win the match!
Anyone who has been around competitive tennis tournaments would know that matches rarely go on at their scheduled times, and…
Travel like a pro and score a winning advantage (part 1 of ?)
Most people are familiar with the term home field advantage, but how many have ever stopped to think about just…