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by Coach Lindsay Leigh When summer turns up the heat and humidity, it’s hard to keep up with our hydration needs, especially when we train hard. I often field comments from athletes saying they didn’t hydrate enough during the workout or started a workout dehydrated because of not drinking enough through the day. Both of these[…]
This is our 6th video in our series of fueling and hydration tips for triathlon and running. Coach Maria reviews sample fueling configurations for different distances – from short course to longer endurance events. She reviews: Sprint through Double Ironman fueling Adapting calorie intake for the bike versus the run Sample products and types of[…]
In the 5th installment of our video series on fueling and hydration for endurance sport, Coach Maria offers tips and tricks for using caffeine as part of your fueling plan. She reviews: Duration of the race and caffeine use Practicing with caffeine to determine tolerance and impact Sources for caffeine intake Tips for using cola
In this fourth video of our fueling & hydration series, Coach Maria offers insights for your fluid and electrolyte intake. She covers: using a sweat test to determine your sweat loss, which can help you identify fluid & electrolyte needs (Note: your goal isn’t 100% replenishment!) understanding how weather impacts hydration needs tallying your total[…]
In this second video of our series on fueling & hydration for endurance sport, Coach Maria reviews how many calories you need for cycling and running. She reviews general guidelines based on: sport specific demands – differences in intake for the bike v. the run body size & calorie needs how to gradually increase your[…]
A concentrated bottle can help you store a large amount of calories in a single bottle, lasting as much as 3 hours. Gone are the mountains of bars, gels and baggies. All you need is a bottle (and to make sure you don’t drop this bottle!). In this video, Coach Maria Simone discusses how to[…]
Your fueling and hydration on race day will make or break your day. Race reports across the internet are full of stories of what could have been if I had only done XYZ with my fueling and hydration. Indeed, nutrition before, during and after racing is an important pre-occupation for many runners and triathletes. I suppose that[…]
If you care about getting faster, chances are you also care about how much you weigh. And, that’s with good reason. Weight plays a key role in our performance as runners and cyclists. Some studies have shown that each additional pound has the potential to slow runners down by as much as 3 seconds per[…]
When I was a kid, I remember going out to dinner, and seeing this curly green stuff lining the plate. Presumably, it was placed there as a basic garnish, to fill the plate out. I never realized that it was possible to eat the stuff. The “stuff” I’m talking about is kale. For the past[…]
Variety is an important component to maintaining a healthy and nutrient-dense diet. But, cooking unfamiliar foods can be intimidating. On the other hand, re-introducing foods that we thought we didn’t like as kids or younger adults may not be appealing. Over the course of the past decade, John and I have gradually evolved our eating[…]
