As many of you may know, I have been struggling with a hip injury for almost 4 years. Last week I had an MRI and x-rays confirm that I have severe degenerative condition with that left hip. What? Me? How can that be? But yes, I have come to grips with the inevitable - I will … [Read more...]
learn your signs of dehydration
I train. I race. Racing triathlons I sometimes do well, and other times I do not. Sometimes, the weather is so hot and humid, I feel like I am melting before I even started the race. What makes me survive in the heat? I know my signs of dehydration and I know how to correct … [Read more...]
am i melting?
Tis the season when Mother Nature cannot decide what to do with the weather. One day it is 50's the next it is 80+. As an athlete, you need to know what to do if you are subjected to 80+ temps with heat and humidity and did NOT have time to acclimate. you ask, "am I … [Read more...]
junk food for optimal performance?
As a sports nutritionist, I work with athletes and every people to help them achieve their goals of health, faster, leaner, less body fat and less fatigue along with better recovery. The common link with my clients is they are willing to make a change (at least initially) but … [Read more...]
resolve to embrace this year!
years come and go, and every end of the year we try to resolve what we want to try to do better next year. sometimes this includes losing weight, getting more healthy, increasing speed running or cycling, be consistent with training, start saying yes to you and not everyone … [Read more...]