Trail Running Nutrition

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…

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…

As a sports nutrition professional, my practice differs from many others in the field. I specialize in functional nutrition, a unique approach that distinguishes my practice from conventional sports nutrition.…

Hardly a day goes by without me meeting a trail runner, ultra runner, or hiker who is struggling with gastrointestinal issues (GI) such as bloating, acid reflux, or chronic loose…

There are few nutrients more critical than iron for mountain athletes! Your body requires iron to synthesize hemoglobin and myoglobin, the proteins that shuttle oxygen throughout your bloodstream and muscles,…

Plant-based diets, coming in “flavors” ranging from strict veganism to a “minimal animal protein” diet, are all the rage right now. One glance at a Netflix menu these days brings…

Hear the word “creatine,” and you probably envision bodybuilders grunting and lifting heavy weights in a gym, then downing a protein shake with creatine in a shaker bottle afterward. Sorry,…

Injury – it’s the thing all athletes desperately want to avoid! After all, when you are injured, it is difficult if not impossible to engage in the athletic pursuits you…

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…