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...]
I Can Eat Anything
I work with athletes. Athletes like to eat. They like to eat a lot. They like to think that 'I can eat anything...I just trained for an hour". Or whatever the time or distance is. In reality, as an athlete, you cannot eat anything you want whenever you want if you want … [Read more...]
I Feel Fat
I work with triathletes, cyclists, runners, non-athletes, and I can assure you that 'I feel fat!' is a real feeling. It is not 'all in your head'. I used to have that feeling all the time, even though I was training for my first Ironman in 1999. I was lean, but I was always … [Read more...]
Real Food For Athletes book is here!
Nutrition in Motion, LLC and The Fare Maven have partnered to create an easy to use guide to fueling your athletic body. We are happy to announce Real Food For Athletes recipe book is now ready! "Real Food for Athletes" is a recipe booklet for athletes and those aspiring to be … [Read more...]
do you train to beat the heat?
I was having a lively discussion with my training partners while we were trying to schedule our morning bike ride last weekend. I was begging for us to go earlier, to beat the heat. My friend replied I have to race in the afternoon, so I need to get used to this crap (heat and … [Read more...]