Diet vs. Lifestyle
So I went on a bit of a Twitter rant a while back in response to some poor advice I’ve been seeing around weightloss, diet and exercise. While I am not a dietitian, personal trainer or weightloss...
View ArticleMilk Alternatives
Milk is a staple in almost everyone’s diet. From the day we are born milk offers sustenance and is an integral part of our diets. That said dairy and dairy products are a common allergen and for...
View ArticleFat or Carbs – How to Fuel For Endurance Sports
Nutrition is often referred to as the fourth sport in triathlon, because of its importance and impact on performance. This is especially true as you start to participate in longer events, from the...
View ArticleThe Benson Polar Bear 8 Hour Obstacle Challenge
February 1st was the date for the 2nd annual Benson Polar Bear 8 Hour Obstacle Challenge in Benson, VT. This is a 6 miles course with almost 60 obstacles and you run through it for 8 hours straight....
View ArticleRecipe: Quinoa “Burgers”
Hey everyone! I am so excited and grateful to be a new sponsored athlete for ICEdot. I am from New York City and have been competing in triathlon and cycling for almost 3 years. As a vegetarian...
View Article2014 is Flying By
As two months have flown by here, I cannot help but think about the rest of the year. In the first two months I have put in over 300 miles and started training to swim again (after 25 years). It is...
View ArticlePre workout nutrition and daily tips
I’m gluten Intolerant which means that when I stop consuming as many carbs as I should have because it was harder to find stuff I could eat, I saw a decrease in my performance, practices, competitions...
View ArticleOptimal Nutrition
Nutrition in any sport is vital. Nutrition isn’t just eating the right food or counting calories, its about eating enough and making sure you have the right fuel in your body to get the job done. On...
View ArticleMy Experience with Salt
My experience with Salt. Yup, that is correct, salt, as in the mineral. I had a crazy experience after the Twin State 50 race. *Please note that this is what I do for salt intake with how much I train....
View ArticleThe Joys of Chocolate Milk
Everyone knows how important it is to work out. There is no question about that, however, some people never realize the importance of a post workout. The food you eat immediately after you work your...
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