Race Day…But I’m The Sherpa This Time!

We’re here in beautiful Whistler, BC for the Ironman today.   I’m happy to take a turn being the sherpa this time for my husband (slash Ironman & training partner!) as he, along with about 2,500 other athletes, swims the 2.4 mile course in Alta Lake, followed by the 112 mile ride through the pristine […]

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Fasted Training, Fats and…Fiber?

Have you noticed that while a handful of raw almonds and a cup of berries made a great snack on that early  morning stroll you did with a friend, but when you tried the same snack right before a run, you found out the hard way that there was far too much fiber for a […]

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To Fast or Not to Fast?

Wondering about fasted training and whether or not it would be a good fit for you? Chances are, yes. Fasted training, or training on an empty stomach, is most easily done first thing in the morning before you’ve had anything to eat. Why do it?  In simple terms, training on empty allows your body to […]

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