MS, RDN, CSSD, CEDS
Licensed dietitian
specializing in sports nutrition
and eating disorders
Join sports dietitian Amy Stephens and elite marathoner Gina Rouse as we discuss fueling female athletes. Topics will include: how to fuel before, and after workouts for energy, strength and recovery, building balanced meals and snacks that support performance, and helping female athletes fuel confidently through every training phase.
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Hitting the wall is not inevitable. With the right fueling and pacing plan, energy levels can remain steady for the duration of your competition, and even provide a kick at the end.
Plan, Prepare, and Prioritize Your Nutrition
Especially during taper week, it’s crucial to stay organized and mindful of your diet, particularly if you’re balancing a busy schedule. Even though we’re running less in the taper, nutrition is just as important as our bodies absorb all the training we’ve put in during our training cycle.
Hitting the wall is not inevitable. With the right fueling and pacing plan, energy levels can remain steady for the duration of your competition, and even provide a kick at the end.
By Kate, Cochran, NCAA Division III track and field athlete.
I often get asked my opinion on “tracking macros” and whether or not I do it as an athlete. While I think tracking your macronutrients as an athlete can be a good tool to ensure you’re eating enough to improve performance, I personally do not do it.