I never thought that I would complete an ultra race. I have always been content with the marathon distance or below. Running any longer than 26.2 miles seemed crazy to me. Why? What is the point? I have been running for … Continue reading →

Originally posted on Simple Fit Life : Marathons are not an easy task. If you want to run a marathon and run it well, it can take months of preparation. This includes hours of running, strength work, mobility, message, ice baths,…

It is kind of weird to think of having a relationship with food. When I think of a relationship I often think of my connections with other people. My husband, my friends, my coworkers, my boss, or my family, etc. … Continue reading →

Endurance athletes are known for having a tendency to overtrain. It seems that many endurance athletes are on a tightrope, trying to balance between training hard and overtraining. Many athletes, especially at the elite level, have experienced the effects from … Continue reading →

There is something about a new year that is so fresh. I think everybody feels a sense of renewal during the first of the year. People set out to make a New Year’s Resolution and there is so much enthusiasm … Continue reading →

Understand Gluten and Avoid Jimmy Kimmel Mention the word “gluten” and you are likely to get varied opinions on the topic. Some say consuming gluten is harmful to health and should be avoided. Others say that the whole gluten-free trend … Continue reading →

Fueling Your Little Athlete Young athletes are still growing and developing. It is very important for parents to ensure that they are providing the right foods for their child to grow and stay active and healthy. Here are some nutrition … Continue reading →

All athletes have experienced dehydration. Sometimes it is mild and it is easy to recover fluid losses post training session. Some athletes have experienced more severe consequences of dehydration including the need for IV hydration after a race or needing … Continue reading →

I am excited to be involved with a great organization that encourages kids to get active and involved in the sport of triathlon. I will be coaching KTT and TTT starting in March. I am excited to start posting more … Continue reading →

The Hawk Today on my run I was struggling. Running has become difficult most days. It is difficult to run well when your mind is racing. Usually my running is an escape from daily life and after a run my … Continue reading →

When Life Gets Busy.

My life became very busy after my marathon. I have been lucky in the past to be able to make time for workouts and training. Lately, I have been having a difficult time balancing my professional ambitions with my athletic … Continue reading →

Eat plenty of leafy green vegetables and do not forget to drink your beet juice A diet rich in leafy green vegetables has cardiovascular benefits and some scientists believe this is due to their high inorganic nitrate content. There is … Continue reading →

Benefits of Fish Fish has been getting a lot of publicity lately due to research indicating that it is good for the heart. The research suggests that eating two servings of fatty fish a week could reduce the risk of … Continue reading →

Scrumptious Snacks! Snacks are important because they help keep our blood sugar from crashing between meals. For athletes, snacks can be an important part of recovery if the snack is consumed after a workout. If eaten prior to a workout, … Continue reading →

Eating a healthy lunch can improve performance by ensuring you get the energy you need to make it through the day. This is especially important for an afternoon/evening workout. Try some of these fresh and easy ideas. Make a pita! … Continue reading →

Healthy eating made simple! Breakfast.

I have a lot of athletes tell me how difficult it is to eat healthy. Student athletes have an especially hard time with eating healthy because they are often on campus all day. I am including some easy ideas for … Continue reading →

Last Friday night I assisted in making dinner for nearly 40 people. This was not your typical dinner, however, because this was for a group of hungry triathletes. It was also not typical in that the meal consisted of mostly … Continue reading →