MS, RDN, CSSD, CEDS
Licensed dietitian
specializing in sports nutrition
and eating disorders
Name: Lucy Gott
Age: 21
From: Northern California
School: NYU
I always have everything out for my run the day before to be prepared and make sure I don’t forget anything and to make the day run more smoothly.
Iron is an important nutrient to endurance athletes because it carries oxygen and produces energy. Many studies have reported the prevalence of iron deficiency in endurance athletes to be as high as 50% in females and 30% in males.
The use of supplements within the world of sports and fitness is relatively widespread, being a means of addressing the various metabolic and dietary requirements of individual athletes.
TW: This content includes references to eating disorders and body image, which may be a sensitive topic to some readers.
Eating disorders can show up in many different ways, making them difficult to recognize at times.
Here are a couple of DIY electrolyte drinks that are favorites among the NYU Track and Field team:
We all know far too well that gastrointestinal issues can derail a training run or race physically and mentally. Cramping, bloating, and diarrhea can quickly worsen dehydration and become very painful or even debilitating. In this post, I outline some easy strategies to help you feel better and improve performance when facing GI issues. By following these nutrition strategies, one can improve symptoms and performance as a whole.