Author: Lindsay Christensen, MS, CNS, LDN

As a functional nutritionist and an avid hiker, I believe food is fuel and “medicine” for optimizing endurance, stamina, and health on the trails. When we choose healthy snacks to…

The warmth of the sun on your legs, the fragrant smell of wildflowers, the exhilaration of being off the treadmill and back on the trail – summer trail running is…

I’ve been skiing since I was eight years old and backcountry skiing for nearly seven years, so when I found out I was pregnant in early fall 2024, there was…

The New Year is rapidly approaching, which means one thing is on many people’s (trail runners and non-runners alike) minds: weight loss. Many trail runners attempt to lose weight through…

What do irregular bowel movements, food sensitivities, exercise-induced loose stools, and constant bloating after meals have in common? Two things, actually! 1.) These symptoms aren’t normal and should not be…

Back in May of this year (2024), I ran the Colorado Marathon in Fort Collins, Colorado. I intended to write a race recap post shortly after the marathon, but then…

Metabolic Efficiency Testing and Metabolic Efficiency Training™ are powerful tools that empower outdoor athletes to take control of their nutrition for optimal health and athletic performance. In this blog, I’ll…

Over the past six years, I’ve had some fantastic outdoor adventures, including five big mountaineering trips. I recently decided to begin writing “recap” posts about my mountaineering trips and other…

Over the past six years, I’ve had some fantastic outdoor adventures, including five big mountaineering trips. I recently decided to begin writing “recap” posts about my mountaineering trips and other…

Recently, I decided to begin writing some “recap” posts about my mountaineering trips, races, and other outdoor adventures in the hopes that sharing a bit about my experiences (including the…