nutrition
How to Improve Performance Through Race Day Nutrition for Everyday Endurance Athletes
How to Improve Performance Through Race Day Nutrition for Everyday Endurance Athletes For endurance athletes like cyclists, runners, and triathletes, nutrition plays a pivotal role in achieving peak performance. The right nutrition strategy can make all the difference on race day. We’ll break down what the research suggests about nutrition the day before and the…
Read MoreWhat’s On Your Plate: A Balanced Approach to Weight Loss for Everyday Endurance Athletes
What’s On Your Plate: A Balanced Approach to Weight Loss for Everyday Endurance Athletes I’ve been writing a lot lately about nutrition mostly because my athletes and others have been asking me about it. And good nutrition has come up in discussions about race performance and being under-fueled. Essentially our discussions come down to three…
Read MoreProtein Power: A Guide for Everyday Endurance Athletes to Fuel Performance and Recovery
Protein Power: A Guide for Everyday Endurance Athletes to Fuel Performance and Recovery In the world of endurance sports, where every stride, stroke, or pedal counts, nutrition is a critical part of success. Among the various nutrients crucial for athletes, protein stands out as a cornerstone for performance, yet it often remains overlooked or misunderstood. …
Read MoreShould I Have That Post-Workout Beer? Four Potential Effects of Alcohol on Endurance Athletes
Should I Have That Post-Workout Beer? Four Potential Effects of Alcohol on Endurance Athletes Let’s be clear: many runners and cyclists enjoy their post-race beer and other alcohol. Having a drink is unlikely to have a significant negative impact on endurance athletes’ performance, especially if it’s consumed in moderation and as part of a well-balanced…
Read MoreMastering midlife nutrition: a guide for the over-50 endurance athlete to lose weight, gain energy
Mastering midlife nutrition: a guide for the over-50 endurance athlete to lose weight, gain energy Navigating nutrition after 50 can be tricky at best, especially as an endurance athlete. I had a long discussion with several older male athletes about nutrition recently and decided to share my current understanding. (I have a nutrition certification, and…
Read MoreNutrition for Endurance Athletes Over 50: Fueling Your Body for Optimal Performance
Nutrition for Endurance Athletes Over 50: Fueling Your Body for Optimal Performance As endurance athletes (cyclists, runners, triathletes, nordic skiers) over 50, understanding the specific nutritional needs of our bodies is crucial for maintaining optimal performance. Aging affects metabolism, muscle mass, and recovery, thus requiring a more tailored approach to nutrition. This article aims to…
Read MoreFueling the Ride: Nutritional Guide for Young Cyclists
Fueling the Ride: Nutritional Guide for Young Cyclists I’ll be moving to California in January and will be doing a lot of cooking for myself. I’ll be riding many hours a week so I need to fuel and refuel well and fully. So I was wondering if you could help me come up with some…
Read MoreGravel Racing Training for Masters Cyclists: How to Train Smarter, Not Harder
Gravel Racing Training for Masters Cyclists: How to Train Smarter, Not Harder Ready to take your gravel racing to the next level for the upcoming fall races? As a master’s cyclist, you know that training smarter, not harder, is the key to success. Gone are the days of endless punishing workouts and pushing yourself to…
Read MoreNutrition for Endurance Athletes: Fueling Your Best Performance
Nutrition for Endurance Athletes: Fueling Your Best Performance Fueling your body for optimal performance in training and racing is a crucial aspect of any endurance athlete’s journey. Whether you’re a cyclist or runner, understanding how to fuel yourself effectively can make all the difference in reaching your goals. In this blog post, I will explore…
Read MoreRecovery for Runners and Cyclists: Researched Tools to Boost Performance
Recovery for Runners and Cyclists: 3 Researched Tools to Boost Performance Sleep, meditation or mindfulness, and good nutrition are proven tools of recovery are essential for all cyclists and runners. Cyclists and runners need to worry about recovery after exercising because during a workout, the body undergoes stress and experiences muscle breakdown. If the body…
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