I spent the last week on vacation, letting nutrition slide a little. Nutrition is always a focus of endurance athletes and one I am passionate about, I've even considered a career change to become a Registered Dietitian with a Sports Nutrition focus but since that is unlikely to happen I will just keep myself updated on the latest evidence in this area.
This month I am going to dive into nutrition related topics and to start let's begin with something so basic but so big in this topic... Meal Planning! For me this is the biggest part to healthy eating. When I don't have a plan I will grab easy foods, snack more, get overly hungry and then eat junk. Plus it uses up the foods we have at home and prevents the nightly arguments about what's for dinner.
Do you meal plan as a family? What are your meal planning tips or tricks? Here is this week's plan...
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As a RRCA certified coach I am frequently asked why I have hired my own coach. The answer is simple, to have another view of my training. With that said there are many more reasons why I hand over my training plans to someone else.
Active had a recent post regarding 7 reasons to hire a coach there is some great information there, to add to those here is why I work with a coach...
What benefits have you seen working with a coach? I have openings in my coaching roster, if you are looking to work with a coach reach out to me and we can talk about working together. "Feet don't fail me now, take me to the finish line..."
Wise words from Lana Del Ray and I sit here obsessing about Chicago Marathon and full of taper energy. It's almost like the pregnant mom nesting (which I can't say I ever experienced!). Good thing I run marathons more than I'm pregnant, maybe my house will actually get organized. As a marathon veteran I will be the first to say that the nerves, excitement, mixed emotions and craziness of taper don't get any better with experience. So what can one do to relax (a little) pre race. Here are a few suggestions...
I am trying to follow my own advice but the nervous energy is taking over my brain and body. Resist the urge to go for the extra miles and focus that elsewhere. What can I add to the list of pre race advice? Good luck to everyone running Chicago Marathon. Safe travels if you are an out of towner like I am. Continue to pray for cooler weather and a great race! Tomorrow brings the Berlin Marathon, the site of the current world record and another attempt. After the failed sub 2 attempt this is the next big thing! Here is how you can watch the attempt if you aren't in Berlin... Watching the Berlin Marathon
Thoughts? Will it happen? The weather, from what I hear, won't be ideal but it will be fun watching to see. |
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