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THE OFF-SEASON IS ENDING, NOW WHAT?
This is your alarm clock, the off-season is ending! From Thanksgiving through the New Year, many of us are in the “off-season” and with that comes a license to eat, drink and not train as much. While I am a…
Nailing Your Daily Nutrition
Now is the time to think about your sports nutrition. As you start to build into your base phase, add miles, or gear up for your races, it’s important to take note of the fourth discipline in triathlon, nutrition. I…
Nailing Your Daily Nutrition
Now is the time to think about your sports nutrition. As you start to build into your base phase, add miles, or gear up for your races, it’s important to take note of the fourth discipline in triathlon, nutrition. I…
How Much Protein Do You Really Need?
The human body is made up of about 45% protein. It is a vital macronutrient to your overall health with primary functions in movement contracting muscles, immunity (antibodies), structure (collagen), transport (hemoglobin), the list goes on and on. Proteins are…
4 Goals of Recovery Nutrition
The 4 goals of recovery nutrition include: Restore fluid and electrolytes (sodium and potassium) lost in sweat; weigh before and after exercise and replenish what was lost Replace muscle fuel (carbohydrate) utilized during practice, some people need more fat and…
Looking for Redemption?
As we approach fall, many triathletes have completed their “A” races for the season – or at least the first of them. Maybe you had a great day and are working to identify those minor tweaks to make your next…