Is Vitamin D Important For Endurance Athletes?Ready for the inside scoop on vitamin D? You’ve probably heard that it is beneficial for endurance athletes in one form or another. Unlike many other nutrition myths out there, what you’ve heard about vitamin D is more likely to be true than not.
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To Drink Or To Eat?Quickly after my collegiate running career ended, I excitedly jumped into the world of marathon and ultra-marathon running. I remember staring at the rows of sports nutrition products at my local running store, wondering which ones would be the best for my stomach, my budget, and of course my performance. It felt overwhelming at first, but with a bit of education and experimentation, I’ve been able to successfully find an arsenal of products to rely on for race day.
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Race Weight: What It Is and What It Is NotYes, weight plays a role in our performance, but it’s only one piece of the puzzle. Things like life stress, time to train, quality and quantity of training, genetics, support from family and friends, and so much more, are all factors that affect an athlete’s ability to perform.
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Meal Planning: Right or Wrong? Best Ways to do it?As an endurance athlete, you are well aware of the impact your nutrition has on how you feel in your workouts and races. Choosing the wrong pre-workout meal can leave your stomach feeling upside down. Eating too little food will make you feel depleted, extra fatigued, and unable to reach your performance goals. Even just a little foresight and planning can make all the difference in avoiding these kinds of issues.
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