Why Athletes Need Vitamin D

Vitamin D, also known as the sunshine vitamin, is not only an important vitamin for runners and triathletes, but also for any athlete really - especially for indoor or early riser athletes.  What is vitamin D? Vitamin D is a fat soluble vitamin that is stored in our fat tissues. It helps our bodies absorb calcium and phosphorus which play…

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Macronutrition and Its Importance for Endurance Athletes

Most athletes nearly always include improving nutrition in their annual goal-setting. And with that goal-setting comes the wondering of “Should I eat Whole30? Keto? Paleo? Or should I do some kind of ‘detox’.” Certainly, eating the right foods plays a huge role in your overall athletic performance, long-term health, and how you feel each day.  When I surveyed the athletes…

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Nutrition for Athletes with Spinal Cord Injury

By: Jayden Chapman, MS, RD, LD, METS I, USAT Triathlon Coach As seen on Performance RD. The basic principles of sports nutrition are certainly relevant to athletes with spinal cord injury, but the application of these principles can be different due to some of the physiological changes that happen following an injury. Spinal cord injury (SCI) leads to changes in…

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Personalizing Your Hydration Plan

AUGUST 13, 2020 · BY WILLIAM RITTER Find out how to calculate your sweat rate, understand your sweat content, and plan your hydration for optimal performance. This article is as featured in TrainingPeaks These factors can also influence your sweat rate and will also be affected by how acclimatized you are—and even the clothing you are wearing. Plus there’s one large factor…

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How To Start Your Hydration Plan

JULY 30, 2020 · BY WILLIAM RITTER The key to a good hydration plan is to start off (and stay) hydrated. As seen on TrainingPeaks.   The key to a good hydration plan is to start off (and stay) hydrated.  The very first step of implementing your hydration plan is to start it off already hydrated. It won’t work otherwise. Just like…

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