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Whether you’re flying across the country or driving a few hours away, traveling for a race adds an extra layer of complexity and stress,...

When it comes to nutrition for athletes, body image may not be the first thing that comes to mind. You might focus on things like carbs ,...

Do you have an active family that is often on-the-go? Between work schedules, after school activities, and homework, getting a nutritious...

As a busy athlete, your day is likely jam-packed with work, training, and other responsibilities (parenting, running errands, etc). When...

Mornings can be chaotic for many people, especially  busy athletes. Between early morning training sessions, getting kids out the door,...

Carb loading is one of those things that everyone hears and talks about in the endurance sports world, but often misunderstands. There's...

As an endurance athlete, you likely already know that carbohydrates are key to performance . They’re the body’s preferred energy source...

Every January, hordes of people jump on the New Year's resolution bandwagon, with so many setting their sights on weight loss. Messaging...

Between Halloween, Daylights Savings, the election, major athletic events, and the upcoming holidays this month and next, you may find it...

I recently gave a talk on nutrition for young athletes to a group of students, parents, and coaches at my old high school to commemorate...

I'm wrapping up my Fuel Your Run  blog series by exploring what to eat after a long run (>60min), otherwise known as recovery nutrition. These nutrition strategies also apply to triathletes, cyclists, swimmers, Peloton enthusiasts, and anyone else engaging in endurance activities . In this post, you will learn about the main components of recovery, specific nutrition and hydration guidelines for recovery, and how to apply these guidelines to real life as meals and snacks so t

Many people struggle with their nutrition when they travel. That’s because travel throws you out of your routines, and it’s hard to eat...

I'm continuing my Fuel Your Run   blog series by exploring what to eat during long runs , which is anything >60-90 minutes. These...

Welcome back to my Fuel Your Run series! Today, I'm tackling a cornerstone of endurance performance: hydration for endurance athletes ....

Learn the best ways to fuel before a longn(>60min) run, bike, swim, or other type of endurance training session or event.

Welcome to my Fuel Your Run blog series! I'll be covering the ins and outs of what to eat and drink before, during, and after short...

I was watching my 4 year old run around at the beach the other day with so much energy, curiosity, and playfulness. It reminded me that I...

As a Sports Dietitian who has worked with endurance athletes and other active people for over ten years, I've heard many of the same...

Hydration mishaps are all too common among endurance athletes. Sometimes it's a fluid issue, other times an electrolyte issue, or it may...

Temps are dropping for my Midwest and Northeast clients, while many of my West Coast clients are heading to the slopes. That means it's...