Electrolytes
What’s Included? Electrolytes are a hot topic for athletes, especially when temps are warmer, and you’re sweating a lot more. Even as temps start to decrease electrolytes are still important to keep in mind. Though it will be individualized, athletes may lose between 200 – 2000 mg/L (1 L = ~33oz) of Sodium depending on […]
Fasting & Running
What’s Included? Whether you’re a morning runner who’s strapped for time or just looking to learn a little bit more about nutrition strategies – intermittent fasting is likely a term that you’ve heard. Fasting & other time-restricted fueling strategies are often controversial in nature, and that’s because each person is so different & has unique […]
Pre-Race Meals
What’s Included? Nutrition and fuel can play such a HUGE role in our race day performance – and that pre-race dinner should look very different depending upon which distance you’ll be racing. This is because each race requires a different amount of energy & thus a different amount of stored carbs to supply the fuel […]
Race Day Nutrition
What’s Included? You’ve spent weeks preparing for your race, and now you don’t want to let your pre-race nutrition mess it up… But HOW do you make sure you’re ready on race day when it comes to fuel and nutrition? Nailing your pre-race nutrition can help you feel strong throughout your race and prevent any […]
How to Pace a 5k
What’s Included? The Warm-up Due to it’s short and intense nature, warming up is essential for the 5K. A proper warm-up will ensure that you don’t get injured & your legs are ready for top speed at the start line. Warm up for at least 15 minutes with an easy run, some dynamic warm-ups, and […]
Pacing a Half Marathon
What’s Included? The Warm-up Even though it’s a longer race with less all-out intensity as the 5K or 10K, it’s still essential to warm-up properly for the half marathon. A proper warm-up will ensure that you don’t get injured & your legs are ready to go when the race starts! Warm up for at least […]