Normally our “In the Spotlight” features individual accomplishments or highlights someone who we have discovered. In the past, we have blogged about their achievements or their ability to overcome significant odds. Caitlin Hewitt is a bit of a departure from … Read More
Spouses: The Unsung Heroes of Sports, By Heather Wilson
For better or worse, for richer or for poor, in sickness and in health, until death do us part. While these vows are commonly heard at weddings, they tend to be especially tested when it comes to being the spouse … Read More
How to effectively warm-up as a cyclist? By Chris Mayhew
What should a warm up be? It should be a routine. Race day should feel like any other day in terms of preparation. The same food, the same routines, the same mental game. Don’t do something in warm up you’ve … Read More
Nutrients of Interest for Vegetarian and Vegan Athletes, by Katie Elliott, MS, RD
Plant-based diets are all the rage right now, and with good reason. Epidemiological research has shown that plant-based diets may lower body mass index, blood pressure, blood sugar and cholesterol levels. Plant-based diets may also lower the risk of cardiovascular … Read More
The Power of Routine, By Brandon Hudgins
Let’s set the record straight, your life is the sum of your habits. The overwhelming majority of people in the world follow a similar routine each and every day. So what you do each and every single day makes up … Read More
Why I use Cocoa Elite’s Endurance Product, by Heather Wilson
Bonking, hitting the wall, carrying a piano on your back. Regardless of what you call it, every endurance athlete experiences it. The unwanted, sudden, and sometimes extreme fatigue will attest that proper fueling is the key to overcoming and ultimately avoiding … Read More
Why an Athlete Should Consult with a Registered Dietitian – by Katie Elliott, MS, RD
March is quickly winding down, which means National Nutrition Month is also coming to a close. Prior to the conclusion of this 31-day health fest, I wanted to talk a little bit about the nutrition experts, Registered Dietitians (RD/RDN). More … Read More
Injuries and Motivation , By Julie Benson
Injury – Now What? It’s a runner’s worst fear. It is the dream stealer, self-esteem buster, mental health shaker, and loneliness invader. Why don’t we talk more about the emotions around it? Fear of being weak? Too negative? Not looking … Read More
Eating Disorders and Athletes: What You Need to Know, by Katie Elliott, MS, RD
Sports are a playground for dreams, hopes, and aspirations. Yet athletic careers are also fragile, easily derailed, and often abbreviated. Fro m injury to burnout, there are many reasons dreams never become a reality. But of all the reasons hopes … Read More
The Effects of Yoga on Runners and Endurance Athletes, By Lauren Wentz
Many athletes are reluctant to try yoga. They believe they are not flexible enough or that yoga is just holding static poses for long periods of time and meditating. While some styles of yoga are more restorative and do involve … Read More