Question: "Should I drink what is on the course?" My answer: "Yes and no." I work with many triathletes training for Ironman and half Ironman races. Race day fueling can be challenging to figure out. This is a question I get often. I was asked this question this weekend … [Read more...]
Hydration is a process
I have been working with an athlete who has an aggressive time goal for both his first half (70.3) and full Ironman(140.3) triathlon races. He hired me to help him with his hydration, sports and race day nutrition so he could feel confident going into the event. In 2 weeks we … [Read more...]
Hydration is essential
I have been working with clients and athletes for years on hydration. I help them learn the signs of dehydration that apply to them. Not everyone is the same in their symptoms, but once you know your signs, you realize that hydration is essential to finishing a long workout, … [Read more...]
Cramming in calories
I just read yet another reputable Registered Dietician suggest that we need to take in 250-350 calories or more per hour when training and racing. Really? Does cramming in more calories than your body can tolerate really work? In my experience with athletes, especially … [Read more...]
learn your signs of dehydration
Spring is the time to start thinking about hydration needs. Dehydration can be a very serious matter - do you know what your signs of dehydration are?? This should help clarify some symptoms you may have mistook as something else. Work with joanna at www.n-im.net for … [Read more...]