MACRONUTRIENT TRACKING: HELPFUL OR HARMFUL​

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.

Sample presentation for high school athletes

These slides are examples from a presentation designed for high school athletes, highlighting key topics such as a performance plate, nutrient timing and hydration. They provide a preview of the type of content that can be shared in a team or classroom setting, offering practical, age-appropriate guidance that athletes can easily apply to their training, competition, and daily routines.

Fuel up: Power-Packed Meal Ideas for Athletes

My favorite meals for athletes! Refuel your energy with this list below.

How to know when your fueling plan is working

Written by Kate Cochran, Nutrition Intern
Fueling properly for your sport can feel both straightforward and surprisingly complex. For endurance runners, a solid baseline is three balanced meals focused on carbs for energy, protein for recovery, and fats for satiety, with snacks in between.

7 Nutrition Myths Every Athlete Should Stop Believing

By Kate Cochran, NYU Cross Country Athlete. As an athlete, I often come across all kinds of advice—on how to eat, train, and recover—and it can be hard to know what really works. With social media playing such a big role in how we share and learn information, especially from influencers and fitness personalities, it’s easy to get overwhelmed by the sheer amount of content out there.

Lost Your Period? Here’s How Low Estrogen Could Be Impacting Your Performance

If you’re a female athlete, getting your period is really important. There are many ways that you can use your cycle to your advantage in your sport and in life. When I started running in high school, there was this widespread belief—one that I hope is starting to fade—that losing your period was a sign of being in “peak fitness.”

When Should You Use Electrolytes?

Athletes often lose a significant amount of sweat when working out, especially in the summer months. Because sweat contains electrolytes, it’s essential to replace them to maintain proper hydration and muscle function. This ensures you perform at your best and recover eectively.

Iron for endurance athletes

Iron is essential for endurance athletes because it supports oxygen transport, energy production (ATP), cognitive function (including decision-making), and a healthy immune system. Without adequate iron, the body struggles to deliver oxygen to muscles and produce the energy needed for optimal performance. Our bodies cannot make iron, it must be obtained through the diet.

Best Supplements for Runners

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.

Signs and Symptoms of an Eating Disorder

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.