By Brooke Schohl, MS, RD, CSSD Does sugar monopolize your day? Breakfast: Vanilla creamer in your coffee, oatmeal with brown sugar and raisins Morning Snack: Clif Bar Lunch: Turkey sandwich on wheat bread, banana Afternoon Snack: Chobani Strawberry Greek…
By Brooke Schohl, MS, RD, CSSD I’m going to level with you: there is no magical, effortless solution to planning and prepping meals. Unless you have a personal chef… Eating well requires a good amount of planning, time, and plain…
This month, we’re being joined by multiple-time Leadville finishers and past champions to answer your biggest questions regarding preparing for and racing in the Leadville Trail 100 MTB and Leadville Trail 100 Run. The Q&As are being conducted live on…
Do you have your nutrition plan dialed in for the 2016 Blueprint for Athletes Leadville Trail 100 MTB? Don't sweat it; GU Energy Labs has you covered. Check out their customizable nutrition card to balance your fluids, electrolytes, calories and amino acids…
A long bike ride requires hundreds and hundreds of sugar calories, right? WRONG! You do need carbohydrate for longer rides, but in general, proper triathlete nutrition on the bike means including some protein and/or fat as well. Carbs alone spike…
by Brooke Schohl, MS, RD, CSSD, METS II Don’t think you’re special… most of us get the munchies when home at night. Work is done. You are sitting around the house after dinner and the sugar cravings come. DESSERT! Your…
Looking to lock down your nutrition strategy for the Blueprint for Athletes Leadville Trail 100 Run? We chatted with professional ultra runner, GU athlete and Oregon local, Max King, about his nutrition and fueling strategy as he prepares to take on Leadville. Leadville Race…
By Brooke Schohl, MS, RD, CSSD, METS With a little advanced planning and preparation, you can keep your nutrition in race-ready shape, even when you’re embarking on a racecation. How do I maintain my healthy eating habits while traveling? Don’t…
By Brooke Schohl, MS, RD, CSSD, METS Anyone other than me tired of hearing about New Year’s resolutions? Blah, blah, blah. Maybe you think that attitude is harsh – especially coming from someone like me, a sports dietician. Shouldn’t I…
by Karen Olson This luscious winter treat is a healthy, flavorful and antioxidant-rich addition to many dishes. QUICK & EASY WAY TO ADD POMEGRANATE INTO YOUR DIET Stir pomegranate seeds into your favorite salsa for added fruity pizzazz. Jazz up…