Sports Nutrition

Top Five Nutrition Tips for a 5K!

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1)  Stay hydrated!  Water is the most important nutrient 5K runners can consume on race day.  Losing as little as 2% of your body weight leads to impaired athletic performance.  Follow these fluid replacement guidelines before, during, and after your training and race to stay hydrated: Before Exercise:  Two hours prior to exercise consume 16-20 ounces of […]

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Hydration Guidelines for Athletes

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Why Staying Hydrated Matters Hydration is a key component to achieving optimal performance for athletes.  Water not only makes up about 60% of our bodies, but it also serves as an essential nutrient that regulates core body temperature, aids in cell function, and assists in numerous other physiological processes.  A fluid loss of greater than […]

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Protein Needs For Athletes: Getting The Bulk Without the Bulge

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Protein is an important nutrient for tissue and muscle building and repair.   Athletes wanting to gain muscle mass, while still keeping a lean physique will need to make sure that they consume enough protein and are consume the right amount of energy to support their daily training and other physical activities.  If basic daily energy needs are […]

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Make Your Own Trail Mix Bar

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Need a healthy snack at your next event or party?   Make your own trail mix bar!  It is a great way to allow your guests to get creative and make their own snack. Last week, I was invited to Running Away Multisport‘s Ladies Night to speak about recovery snacks.  I wanted to have an activity at my table to […]

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Please join me at Running Away Multisport’s Ladies Night!

 Schedule of Events 6:30-7:30 pm – Mingle and enjoy the wine, snacks and vendors including: Wine provided by Vinejoy Wine Saucony Bra Fittings Gait Analysis  Chair Massage Registered Dietitian – Brooke Schantz USA Triathlon Coach and Personal Trainer – Angela Park Fitness Expert Andrea Metcalf Injury Prevention with Dr. James Spendley 7:30-8:15 pm – Speakers providing […]

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Snack Your Way To Recovery

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The recovery period is an important performance factor for athletes.   Especially, for athletes that workout longer than ninety minutes at a time or for those elite athletes that compete on sequential days.  Consuming a recovery snack may also be beneficial for other active individuals helping them meet their daily nutrient needs. Timing and composition are two important factors […]

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