MS, RDN, CSSD, CEDS
Licensed dietitian
specializing in sports nutrition
and eating disorders
This blog is about providing athletes with research-backed information so they can make informed, self-aware decisions about how much they drink and alcohol’s impact on overall health and performance. This isn’t a judgment about alcohol consumption or abstinence. Rather, it is a means of educating athletes so that they know how alcohol impacts their body and performance.
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.
Studies have shown an improvement in sports performance when caffeine is consumed before exercise (Clarke, 2018). Here are details about how caffeine works and the safe and effective dose that yields the best results.
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.