Author: Lindsay Christensen, MS, CNS, LDN

Just as your training plan changes throughout the year to support your athletic goals, so should your nutrition approach!  In your training as a mountain athlete, you likely go through [...]

I get it – sometimes, it feels easier to roll out of bed and exercise immediately without eating anything beforehand. Many of the runners I’ve worked with (myself included) have [...]

I was training for a 16-mile trail race, and my legs constantly felt heavy and tight during my runs, like taut rubber bands with weights attached to them. The feeling [...]

On Sunday, October 8th, 2023, I ran the Boulderthon marathon in beautiful Boulder, Colorado! While I had a great experience overall, I ran into some nutrition-related issues during my race. [...]

You have an upcoming trail running race and are preparing for the big day! You’ve determined what you’ll wear, set aside the sports nutrition products and hydration mix you intend [...]

Backpacking is a fantastic way to connect with nature, your friends, and your innermost self. However, if you are gluten-sensitive, eating conventional gluten-containing backpacking meals and snacks can make your [...]

Are you heading out the door for a hike? Fueling up properly before you leave, during your hike, and once you’ve returned to the trailhead can make a profound difference [...]

There are few sports more exhilarating than skiing! I’ve been skiing since I was 8 years old, and my love for and enjoyment of the sport only continues to grow [...]

Mountaineering exposes us to challenge, adventure, and vast, overwhelming natural beauty, making it unlike any other sport on earth! Personally, the allure of mountaineering first took hold of me after [...]

Mountain biking is exploding in popularity, and I can understand why! The combination of fresh air and nature, the mental challenges posed by technical terrain, and the fantastic mountain biking [...]