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 questions: Are you eating enough? At the right time? And what does your plate […]
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 I’m not a nutritionist or dietician.) Some endurance athletes over 50 tend to not eat […]
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 provide you with some evidence-based strategies to fuel your body effectively for […]
