Whether you just completed a workout or you are coming off the track at an endurance event, recovery nutrition is an important step in your performance regime. After prolonged exercise, many events start to occur in your body. Your stress hormones are elevated, the muscle and liver glycogen is depleted, fuel and fluid levels are Read more about Refuel, Repair, Rehydrate[…]
If ya’ll remember back to the very first vlog I did on tips for long distance runners (feels like eons ago!), I had mentioned briefly about the importance of maintaining blood sugars and hydration during your event. The primary concern for marathon runners nutritionally while performing, is the intake of carbohydrates, fluids, and the electrolyte, Read more about Fuelling on the Run[…]
Our friends down at Prairie Sky Running are gearing up for the second annual Beaver Flat 50 Ultra Trail Marathon in September. They are offering 50 km, 20 km, 10 km, and 5 km distance runs, so there is something for everyone! If you’re interested in taking part, head on over to their webpage at Read more about Quick Nutrition Tips for Long Distance Runners[…]
Have you ever looked at quinoa and said to your self “How do I use that?” or wondered what is so good about this ‘ancient grain?’ Well, look no further! Here is your brief guide to quinoa (‘keen-wa’), including an easy recipe for you to try. Quinoa has been grown in South America for thousands Read more about Quinoa Salad[…]
Eating for Recovery What does eating for recovery even mean? Let me set the scene for you. You have just been in a vehicle accident or maybe you fell on some ice causing bodily harm or maybe you have a recurring pain in your knee. Your muscles are screaming at you in pain, your arm Read more about Eating for Recovery[…]
There are few things in life that seem to confuse people more than nutrition. How many calories should I be eating? How much protein do I need? Should my diet be high carb or high fat? Nutrition for athletes becomes even more complicated since what an athlete eats has a big effect on overall performance. Read more about Nutrition for Athletes[…]