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 →

A couple of weeks ago I was invited to run in the Vermont City Marathon as an elite runner. I eagerly accepted the invitation, having run this marathon in beautiful Burlington previously. It helped that I am already scheduled to … 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 →

In my previous posts I talked about the importance of eating a healthy breakfast and lunch. The dinner meal is important for recovery after an afternoon workout. If you do not train in the afternoon/evening eating a healthy dinner is … 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 →

Running, triathlon, cycling, and swimming are all very individualized sports. Ultimately winning, losing, or simply finishing a race depends only on one person: you. So why do so many endurance athletes seek companionship during training? Joining a team can have … Continue reading →

When I am speaking of whole foods I do not mean the groceries store. I speaking about food in its purest form. According to wikipedia whole foods are defined as foods that are unprocessed or unrefined, or processed and refined … Continue reading →

For many endurance athletes the holidays fall during the off-season which means it is a time to relax and enjoy family and friends. Some athletes may take the holiday season off but it is more common to reduce the timing and … Continue reading →

Energy balance: Energy balance is an obvious but delicate equation. If a person is eating 100 calories more each day than they burn then they have a potential to gain ten pounds in a year. The opposite is true for … Continue reading →

A healthy diet includes a variety of fruits and vegetables which are a good source of vitamins and minerals. Fruits and vegetables are also low in calories and high in fiber. Eating fruits and vegetables instead of high fat or … Continue reading →

This time of year it seems like everyone is getting sick. Your immune system has a remarkable way of defending you against disease-causing germs. Sometimes the immune system needs a little boost to help it function optimally. This is important … Continue reading →

The importance of sleep Getting enough sleep can be hard to do for most college athletes who have to balance school, practice, and social lives. Sleep deprivation can have a negative impact on cognitive function, mood, and reaction time. As … Continue reading →

We all know that coffee wakes you up in the morning and gets us through the afternoon slump. Have you ever noticed feeling an extra boost during a morning workout after drinking a cup of Joe? Caffeine is considered a … Continue reading →

The majority of the vitamin D we need is synthesized when the sunlight triggers a reaction in your skin. This time of year most people are covered up to keep warm in the cold weather. In addition, in many states the sun … Continue reading →

Many athletes are going gluten-free (GF) because they are either gluten intolerant or have celiac disease. Some athletes believe that following a gluten-free diet has performance enhancing advantages. Gluten free athletes include Drew Brees(NFL quarterback), Desiree Ficker (pro-triathlete), and the … Continue reading →